Detection of Lockscreen Bypass

Technique Detected:  Lockscreen Bypass | T1461

ID: DET0645
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1723, AN1724
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1723

For Android, detect Lockscreen Bypass 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]; Application State via Android Enterprise / EMM [Managed package inventory/status and package metadata]; Protected Configuration via Android Enterprise DPC [DevicePolicyManager policy/compliance/security-state queries and SecurityLog events where supported]. 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
Application State (DC0123) android:EMM Managed package inventory/status and package metadata
Protected Configuration (DC0115) android:DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManager policy/compliance/security-state queries and SecurityLog events where supported
Mutable Elements
Field Description
AuthPolicyAllowList MDM-managed authentication policy changes only. Any lock policy weakening outside MDM-authorized change is anomalous. Derive from MDM policy management logs.
ElevationAllowList Approved accessibility and Device Admin apps that may interact with lockscreen for legitimate purposes (enterprise kiosk). Derive from MDM catalog.
LockBypassWindow Default 10s between lock state and anomalous app activity. Lock-bypass is near-instantaneous.

AN1724

For iOS, detect Lockscreen Bypass from documented management, network, or vetting evidence; treat state queries as periodic observations rather than real-time events. Correlate Application State via Apple MDM [InstalledApplicationList / ManagedApplicationList]; Protected Configuration via Apple MDM [DeviceInformation / SecurityInfo / ProfileList / restrictions and compliance queries]. 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 State (DC0123) iOS:MDM InstalledApplicationList / ManagedApplicationList
Protected Configuration (DC0115) iOS:MDM DeviceInformation / SecurityInfo / ProfileList / restrictions and compliance queries
Mutable Elements
Field Description
AuthPolicyAllowList MDM-managed authentication policy changes only. Any lock policy weakening outside MDM-authorized change is anomalous. Derive from MDM policy management logs.
ElevationAllowList Approved accessibility and Device Admin apps that may interact with lockscreen for legitimate purposes (enterprise kiosk). Derive from MDM catalog.
LockBypassWindow Default 10s between lock state and anomalous app activity. Lock-bypass is near-instantaneous.