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---
name: implementing-mobile-attack-simulation
description: >-
  Simulate mobile device attacks including rogue application deployment, MDM
  bypass testing, mobile phishing via SMS and messaging apps, and mobile
  network interception to assess mobile security posture and endpoint
  protection effectiveness.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: adversary-simulation
tags:
  - mobile-security
  - android-attack
  - ios-attack
  - mdm-bypass
  - smishing
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: ["T1444", "T1474", "T1406", "T1417", "T1437"]
  frameworks: ["MITRE ATT&CK Mobile", "OWASP MASTG", "NIST SP 800-124"]
  tools: ["python3", "frida", "objection", "apktool"]
---

# Implementing Mobile Attack Simulation

## Overview

Mobile attack simulation targets smartphone and tablet devices through rogue
application analysis, MDM policy bypass, SMS phishing (smishing), and mobile
application exploitation. These assessments validate Mobile Device Management
policies, mobile application vetting processes, and endpoint detection
capabilities against mobile-specific threat vectors.

## Prerequisites

| Tool / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| `python3` | Security tooling |
| `Frida` | Security tooling |
| `objection` | Security tooling |
| `apktool` | Security tooling |
| `mobile test devices` | Security tooling |
| Authorized mobile assessment scope with device types specified | Environment requirement |
| Test devices enrolled in MDM for policy validation | Environment requirement |
| Mobile threat defense solution deployed for detection testing | Environment requirement |

## Workflow

### Step 1: Mobile Application Analysis

```bash
# Analyze mobile application for vulnerabilities
node scripts/agent.js analyze-app --apk target.apk --checks all

# Extract and review application permissions and data flows
node scripts/agent.js permissions --apk target.apk --output perms.json
```

### Step 2: MDM and Policy Testing

```bash
# Test MDM policy enforcement on enrolled device
node scripts/agent.js mdm-test --device test-iphone --policies jailbreak,sideload,vpn

# Simulate MDM bypass techniques
node scripts/agent.js mdm-bypass --device test-android --technique profile-removal
```

### Step 3: Mobile Phishing Simulation

```bash
# Launch SMS phishing (smishing) campaign
node scripts/agent.js smishing --campaign mobile-q1 --targets phones.csv --template package-delivery

# Monitor click rates and credential captures
node scripts/agent.js monitor --campaign mobile-q1
```

### Step 4: Report and Remediation

```bash
# Generate mobile security assessment report
node scripts/agent.js report --scope full --output mobile-report.json
```

## Detection

```yaml
title: Mobile Attack Simulation Detection
id: f26e4e98-f7b7-419a-a6a5-a995045069d8
status: experimental
description: Detects suspicious activity related to implementing mobile attack simulation techniques in adversary simulation context
logsource:
  category: process_creation
  product: windows
detection:
  selection:
    CommandLine: "*implementing*mobile*"
  condition: selection
level: high
tags:
  - attack.t1444
  - attack.t1474
  - attack.t1406
  - attack.t1417
  - attack.t1437
  - attack.execution
falsepositives:
  - Authorized red team exercises during approved testing windows
```


**Detection Opportunities**

| Indicator | Source | Detection Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Attack Simulation Detection | windows/process_creation | Sigma rule (high) |
| ATT&CK Coverage | MITRE ATT&CK | T1444, T1474, T1406, T1417, T1437 |

## Verification

- [ ] Mobile applications analyzed for critical vulnerabilities
- [ ] MDM policy enforcement validated across device types
- [ ] Smishing campaign metrics collected and analyzed
- [ ] Mobile threat defense alerts correlated with test activity
- [ ] Report includes mobile security policy recommendations

## References

- [OWASP MASTG](https://mas.owasp.org/) — Mobile application security testing guide
- [NIST SP 800-124](https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-124/rev-2/final) — Guidelines for managing mobile devices
