T1662_data-destruction

T1662 Data Destruction

High-Level Description

Adversaries may destroy data and files on specific devices or in large numbers to interrupt availability to systems, services, and network resources. Data destruction is likely to render stored data irrecoverable by forensic techniques through overwriting files or data on local and remote drives.

To achieve data destruction, adversaries may use the pm uninstall command to uninstall packages or the rm command to remove specific files. For example, adversaries may first use pm uninstall to uninstall non-system apps, and then use rm (-f) <file(s)> to delete specific files, further hiding malicious activity.

Kill Chain Phase

• Impact (TA0034)

Platforms: Android

What to Check

• Identify if Data Destruction technique is applicable to target mobile environment
• Check Android devices for indicators of Data Destruction
• 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 Data Destruction by examining the target platforms (Android).

Assess Existing Defenses

Review whether mitigations for T1662 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

Remediation Guide

M1011 User Guidance

Users should be trained on what device administrator permission request prompts look like, and how to avoid granting permissions on phishing popups.

Detection

Detection of Data Destruction

Risk Assessment

CWE Categories

References

• rootnik_rooting_tool
• abuse_native_linux_tools
• MITRE ATT&CK Mobile - T1662