Pegasus for Android
Pegasus for Android is the Android version of malware that has reportedly been linked to the NSO Group. [1] [2] The iOS version is tracked separately under Pegasus for iOS.
Associated Software Descriptions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chrysaor |
Techniques Used
| Domain | ID | Name | Use | |
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| Mobile | T1435 | Access Calendar Entries |
Pegasus for Android accesses calendar entries.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1433 | Access Call Log |
Pegasus for Android accesses call logs.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1432 | Access Contact List |
Pegasus for Android accesses contact list information.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1409 | Access Stored Application Data |
Pegasus for Android accesses sensitive data in files, such as messages stored by the WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter applications. It also has the ability to access arbitrary filenames and retrieve directory listings.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1438 | Alternate Network Mediums |
Pegasus for Android uses SMS for command and control.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1418 | Application Discovery |
Pegasus for Android accesses the list of installed applications.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1402 | Broadcast Receivers |
Pegasus for Android listens for the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast intent in order to maintain persistence and activate its functionality at device boot time.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1429 | Capture Audio |
Pegasus for Android has the ability to record device audio.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1512 | Capture Camera |
Pegasus for Android has the ability to take pictures using the device camera.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1475 | Deliver Malicious App via Authorized App Store |
Pegasus for Android attempts to detect whether it is running in an emulator rather than a real device.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1404 | Exploit OS Vulnerability |
Pegasus for Android attempts to exploit well-known Android OS vulnerabilities to escalate privileges.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1400 | Modify System Partition |
Pegasus for Android attempts to modify the device's system partition.[1] |
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| Mobile | T1422 | System Network Configuration Discovery |
Pegasus for Android checks if the device is on Wi-Fi, a cellular network, and is roaming.[1] |
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