| name | T1643_generate-traffic-from-victim |
| description | Adversaries may generate outbound traffic from devices. |
| category | business-logic |
| version | 18.1 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["mitre-attack","mobile","t1643","impact","android","ios"] |
| technique_id | T1643 |
| tactic | impact |
| all_tactics | ["impact"] |
| platforms | ["Android","iOS"] |
| mitre_url | https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1643 |
| tech_stack | ["android","ios"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-400"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
T1643 Generate Traffic from Victim
High-Level Description
Adversaries may generate outbound traffic from devices. This is typically performed to manipulate external outcomes, such as to achieve carrier billing fraud or to manipulate app store rankings or ratings. Outbound traffic is typically generated as SMS messages or general web traffic, but may take other forms as well.
If done via SMS messages, Android apps must hold the SEND_SMS permission. Additionally, sending an SMS message requires user consent if the recipient is a premium number. Applications cannot send SMS messages on iOS
Kill Chain Phase
Platforms: Android, iOS
What to Check
How to Test
Identify Attack Surface
Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Generate Traffic from Victim by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).
Assess Existing Defenses
Review whether mitigations for T1643 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Remediation Guide
M1011 User Guidance
Users should be advised that applications generally do not require permission to send SMS messages.
Detection
Detection of Generate Traffic from Victim
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Generate Traffic from Victim technique applicable | Low | Impact |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption |
References
