Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion
Where this stands
No Sigma rule can address this — the telemetry MITRE names has no Sigma logsource behind it.
Sigma has no logsource taxonomy for mobile platforms. MITRE's telemetry here is mobile EDR and device APIs, which no Sigma rule can address.
What the technique is
Adversaries may employ various means to detect and avoid virtualization and analysis environments. This may include changing behaviors after checking for the presence of artifacts indicative of a virtual machine environment (VME) or sandbox. If the adversary detects a VME, they may alter their malware’s behavior to disengage from the victim or conceal the core functions of the payload. They may also search for VME artifacts before dropping further payloads. Adversaries may use the information learned from Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion during automated discovery to shape follow-on behaviors. Adversaries may use several methods to accomplish Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion such as checking for system artifacts associated with analysis or virtualization. Adversaries may also check for legitimate user activity to help determine if it is in an analysis environment.
Read it on attack.mitre.orgWhat MITRE says you would watch
- AN1673
Application vetting services could look for applications attempting to get android.os.SystemProperties or getprop with the runtime exec() commands. This could indicate some level of sandbox evasion, as Google recommends against using system properties within applications.
- AN1674
Application vetting services could look for applications attempting to get android.os.SystemProperties or getprop with the runtime exec() commands. This could indicate some level of sandbox evasion, as Google recommends against using system properties within applications.
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