Detection of Hide Artifacts

Technique Detected:  Hide Artifacts | T1628

ID: DET0640
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1715
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1715

For Android, detect Hide Artifacts from documented management, network, or vetting evidence; treat state queries as periodic observations rather than real-time events. Correlate Application Permission via Android Enterprise DPC / Application Vetting [DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review]. 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
Mutable Elements
Field Description
KnownHeadlessApps Apps designed to operate without launcher icons (MDM agent, enterprise background services). Derive from MDM catalog. Any non-whitelisted app that suppresses its launcher while remaining active is anomalous.