Geofencing (T1581)

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Technique & Subtechniques

  • Geofencing

Associated Tactics

  • Defense Evasion

Defense Evasion (TA0030)

The adversary is trying to avoid being detected. Defense evasion consists of techniques an adversary may use to evade detection or avoid other defenses. Sometimes these actions are the same as or variations of techniques in other categories that have the added benefit of subverting a particular defense or mitigation. Defense evasion may be considered a set of attributes the adversary applies to all other phases of the operation.

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Procedure Examples

Description Source(s)
A. Bauer. (2019, April 8). Lookout discovers phishing sites distributing new iOS and Android surveillanceware. Retrieved September 11, 2020. Lookout eSurv
Apple. (n.d.). Requesting Authorization for Location Services. Retrieved September 11, 2020. Apple Location Services
Google. (n.d.). Create and monitor geofences. Retrieved September 11, 2020. Android Geofencing API