Detection of Clipboard Data

Technique Detected:  Clipboard Data | T1414

ID: DET0643
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1719, AN1720
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1719

For Android, detect Clipboard Data by correlating analyst-visible device/network evidence and management state; use streaming or batched telemetry only where the documented collector is deployed. Correlate API Calls via Application Vetting / Instrumented Dynamic Analysis [Dynamic API/runtime trace: ClipboardManager.addOnPrimaryClipChangedListener()]; Application State via Android Enterprise / EMM [Managed package inventory/status and package metadata]; Network Connection Creation 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
API Calls (DC0112) mobile:DynamicAnalysis Dynamic API/runtime trace: ClipboardManager.addOnPrimaryClipChangedListener()
Application State (DC0123) android:EMM Managed package inventory/status and package metadata
Network Connection Creation (DC0082) android:EnterpriseNetworkLog DevicePolicyManager.retrieveNetworkLogs(): DnsEvent / ConnectEvent; VPN flow metadata
Mutable Elements
Field Description
ClipboardAllowList Approved IME apps, approved password managers. Derive from MDM catalog.
SensitiveClipPattern Bitcoin/Ethereum wallet regex, IBAN format, password-manager copy markers. Tunable to org-specific patterns.
ClipExfilWindow Default 10s — clipboard replacement is synchronous.
AppCDNList Per-app CDN. Derive by measurement.

AN1720

For iOS, detect Clipboard Data by correlating analyst-visible device/network evidence and management state; use streaming or batched telemetry only where the documented collector is deployed. Correlate API Calls via Application Vetting / Instrumented Dynamic Analysis [Dynamic API/runtime trace: UIPasteboard.general.string property accessed by app]; Network Connection Creation via Apple Network Extension / Enterprise VPN [NEFilterFlow / per-app VPN / secure-web-gateway flow metadata]; System Notifications via Managed App Telemetry / Apple MDM [ManagedApplicationFeedback or application-generated telemetry]. 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
API Calls (DC0112) mobile:DynamicAnalysis Dynamic API/runtime trace: UIPasteboard.general.string property accessed by app
Network Connection Creation (DC0082) iOS:NetworkExtension NEFilterFlow / per-app VPN / secure-web-gateway flow metadata
System Notifications (DC0117) iOS:ManagedAppLog ManagedApplicationFeedback or application-generated telemetry
Mutable Elements
Field Description
SensitiveClipPattern Wallet/IBAN/credential regex. Tunable to org context.
PasteNotifWindow Default 5s — iOS generates notification synchronously.
ClipExfilWindow Default 10s.
AppCDNList Per-app CDN. Derive by measurement.