Techniques › T1036.008 › AN0632
AN0632 Analytic 0632
macOS · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Detects binaries disguised as media or document types through extension-only masquerading or by modifying the file signature. Observes execution of files whose extension is not typically executable (.jpg, .txt), yet have valid Mach-O headers or execute via Terminal or launch services.</p>
- Detects
- T1036.008 Masquerade File Type
- Part of
- DET0226 Detection Strategy for Masquerading via File Type Modification
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| macos:unifiedlog | launchservices events for misleading extensions | DC0032 Process Creation |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
LaunchAgentScope | Scope of services monitored for unusual launches (e.g., Finder, Terminal, Preview) |
SignatureEnforcementLevel | How strictly the detection checks header validity vs. file extension |
TimeWindow | Time range for linking file modification and execution events |