cyberstrikeus T1655.001 Match Legitimate Name or Location
Sub-technique of: T1655
High-Level Description
Adversaries may match or approximate the name or location of legitimate files or resources when naming/placing them. This is done for the sake of evading defenses and observation. This may be done by giving artifacts the name and icon of a legitimate, trusted application (i.e., Settings), or using a package name that matches legitimate, trusted applications (i.e., com.google.android.gm).
Adversaries may also use the same icon of the file or application they are trying to mimic.
Kill Chain Phase
- Defense Evasion (TA0030)
Platforms: Android, iOS
What to Check
- Identify if Match Legitimate Name or Location technique is applicable to target mobile environment
- Check Android devices for indicators of Match Legitimate Name or Location
- Check iOS devices for indicators of Match Legitimate Name or Location
- Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (1 known mitigations)
- Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)
How to Test
Identify Attack Surface
Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Match Legitimate Name or Location by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).
Assess Existing Defenses
Review whether mitigations for T1655.001 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Remediation Guide
M1011 User Guidance
Users should be encouraged to only install apps from authorized app stores, which are less likely to contain malicious repackaged apps.
Detection
Detection of Match Legitimate Name or Location
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Match Legitimate Name or Location technique applicable | Low | Defense Evasion |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure |