Description
Adversaries may modify systems in order to manipulate the data as it is accessed and displayed to an end user, thus threatening the integrity of the data.(Citation: FireEye APT38 Oct 2018)(Citation: DOJ Lazarus Sony 2018) By manipulating runtime data, adversaries may attempt to affect a business process, organizational understanding, and decision making.
Adversaries may alter application binaries used to display data in order to cause runtime manipulations. Adversaries may also conduct Change Default File Association and Masquerading to cause a similar effect. The type of modification and the impact it will have depends on the target application and process as well as the goals and objectives of the adversary. For complex systems, an adversary would likely need special expertise and possibly access to specialized software related to the system that would typically be gained through a prolonged information gathering campaign in order to have the desired impact.
Platforms
Mitigations (2)
Network SegmentationM1030
Identify critical business and system processes that may be targeted by adversaries and work to isolate and secure those systems against unauthorized access and tampering.
Restrict File and Directory PermissionsM1022
Prevent critical business and system processes from being replaced, overwritten, or reconfigured to load potentially malicious code.
Threat Groups (1)
| ID | Group | Context |
|---|---|---|
| G0082 | APT38 | [APT38](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0082) has used DYEPACK.FOX to manipulate PDF data as it is accessed to remove traces of fraudulent SWIFT tran... |
References
- Department of Justice. (2018, September 6). Criminal Complaint - United States of America v. PARK JIN HYOK. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- FireEye. (2018, October 03). APT38: Un-usual Suspects. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T1565.003 (Runtime Data Manipulation)?
T1565.003 is a MITRE ATT&CK technique named 'Runtime Data Manipulation'. It belongs to the Impact tactic(s). Adversaries may modify systems in order to manipulate the data as it is accessed and displayed to an end user, thus threatening the integrity of the data.(Citation: FireEye APT38 Oct 2018)(Citation: D...
How can T1565.003 be detected?
Detection of T1565.003 (Runtime Data Manipulation) typically involves monitoring system logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry. Use SIEM rules, EDR solutions, and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activity associated with this technique.
What mitigations exist for T1565.003?
There are 2 documented mitigations for T1565.003. Key mitigations include: Network Segmentation, Restrict File and Directory Permissions.
Which threat groups use T1565.003?
Known threat groups using T1565.003 include: APT38.