t1655-001-match-legitimate-name-or-location

name	T1655.001_match-legitimate-name-or-location
description	Adversaries may match or approximate the name or location of legitimate files or resources when naming/placing them.
category	configuration
version	18.1
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["mitre-attack","mobile","t1655.001","defense-evasion","android","ios","sub-technique"]
technique_id	T1655.001
tactic	defense-evasion
all_tactics	["defense-evasion"]
platforms	["Android","iOS"]
mitre_url	https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1655/001
tech_stack	["android","ios"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-693"]
chains_with	["T1655"]
prerequisites	["T1655"]
severity_boost	{"T1655":"Chain with T1655 for deeper attack path"}

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