# T1655.001_match-legitimate-name-or-location

> Adversaries may match or approximate the name or location of legitimate files or resources when naming/placing them.

- Skill: `cyberstrikeus/t1655-001-match-legitimate-name-or-location` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add cyberstrikeus/t1655-001-match-legitimate-name-or-location`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/cyberstrikeus/t1655-001-match-legitimate-name-or-location/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: cyberstrikeus (https://skillmd.com/u/cyberstrikeus)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/cyberstrikeus/t1655-001-match-legitimate-name-or-location

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# 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 |

## References

- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/application-threats/APP-14.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/application-threats/APP-31.html)
- [MITRE ATT&CK Mobile - T1655.001](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1655/001)