T1636.004 SMS Messages

sub-techniqueMobile

Adversaries may utilize standard operating system APIs to gather SMS messages. On Android, this can be accomplished using the SMS Content Provider. iOS provides no standard API to access SMS messages. If the device has been jailbroken or rooted, an adversary may be able to access SMS Messages without the user’s knowledge or approval.

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