Detection of Disable or Modify Tools

ID: DET0693
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1806
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1806

For Android, detect Disable or Modify Tools 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]; File Creation via Application Vetting / Forensic Acquisition [Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: App writes to or modifies protected configuration files or local control structures of deployed security tools]; OS API Execution via Application Vetting / Instrumented Dynamic Analysis [Dynamic API/runtime trace: App invokes package manager operations (disable component, clear data, request uninstall) or settings modifications targeting security tool packages IN $SecurityToolPackageList$]. 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
File Creation (DC0039) mobile:ForensicArtifacts Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: App writes to or modifies protected configuration files or local control structures of deployed security tools
OS API Execution (DC0021) mobile:DynamicAnalysis Dynamic API/runtime trace: App invokes package manager operations (disable component, clear data, request uninstall) or settings modifications targeting security tool packages IN $SecurityToolPackageList$
Mutable Elements
Field Description
SecurityToolPackageList MDM agent, MTD (Zimperium, Lookout, MS Defender), AV packages deployed on managed fleet. Derive from MDM enrollment configuration. Update when new tools deployed.
ElevationAllowList MDM agent only for legitimate Device Admin operations against security tools.