Detection of Remote Access Software

Technique Detected:  Remote Access Software | T1663

ID: DET0624
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1689, AN1690
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1689

For Android, detect Remote Access Software by correlating analyst-visible device/network evidence and management state; use streaming or batched telemetry only where the documented collector is deployed. Correlate Application Permission via Android Enterprise DPC / Application Vetting [DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review]; Network Connection Creation via Android Enterprise Network Logging / Enterprise VPN [DevicePolicyManager.retrieveNetworkLogs(): DnsEvent / ConnectEvent; VPN flow metadata]; Network Traffic Flow via Android Enterprise Network Logging / Enterprise VPN [DevicePolicyManager.retrieveNetworkLogs(): DnsEvent / ConnectEvent; VPN flow metadata]. Alert on a sequence or state change inconsistent with the device/app baseline, approved management policy, or expected user workflow; do not infer unobserved API calls, file/process activity, or payload content from management state alone.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Application Permission (DC0114) android:DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review
Network Connection Creation (DC0082) android:EnterpriseNetworkLog DevicePolicyManager.retrieveNetworkLogs(): DnsEvent / ConnectEvent; VPN flow metadata
Network Traffic Flow (DC0078) android:EnterpriseNetworkLog DevicePolicyManager.retrieveNetworkLogs(): DnsEvent / ConnectEvent; VPN flow metadata
Mutable Elements
Field Description
RASAppSignatures TeamViewer, AnyDesk, AirDroid, AirMirror package names.
ApprovedRASApps IT-authorized remote support packages. Keep minimal.
RASInfrastructureIPs Published IP ranges for approved RAS vendors. Derive from vendor documentation.
PersistentSessionThreshold Default 300s — confirms active session vs connection test.
InteractiveRatioRange Default inbound/outbound ratio 0.1–10.0 — interactive vs pure exfil. Derive from RAS session baseline.

AN1690

For iOS, detect Remote Access Software by correlating analyst-visible device/network evidence and management state; use streaming or batched telemetry only where the documented collector is deployed. Correlate Application Permission via Application Vetting [Code-signing entitlements and Info.plist privacy usage-description keys]; Network Connection Creation via Apple Network Extension / Enterprise VPN [NEFilterFlow / per-app VPN / secure-web-gateway flow metadata]; Network Traffic Flow via Apple Network Extension / Enterprise VPN [NEFilterFlow / per-app VPN / secure-web-gateway flow metadata]. Alert on a sequence or state change inconsistent with the device/app baseline, approved management policy, or expected user workflow; do not infer unobserved API calls, file/process activity, or payload content from management state alone.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Application Permission (DC0114) mobile:ApplicationVetting Code-signing entitlements and Info.plist privacy usage-description keys
Network Connection Creation (DC0082) iOS:NetworkExtension NEFilterFlow / per-app VPN / secure-web-gateway flow metadata
Network Traffic Flow (DC0078) iOS:NetworkExtension NEFilterFlow / per-app VPN / secure-web-gateway flow metadata
Mutable Elements
Field Description
RASAppBundleIDs TeamViewer, AnyDesk, AirServer iOS bundle IDs.
ApprovedRASApps IT-authorized iOS remote support bundles.
RASInfrastructureIPs RAS vendor published IP ranges.
PersistentSessionThreshold Default 300s.
InteractiveRatioRange Default 0.1–10.0.