T1422.002 Wi Fi Discovery

---
name: "T1422.002_wi-fi-discovery"
description: "Adversaries may search for information about Wi-Fi networks, such as network names and passwords, on compromised systems."
category: "information-gathering"
version: "18.1"
author: "cyberstrike-official"
tags:
  - mitre-attack
  - mobile
  - t1422.002
  - discovery
  - android
  - ios
  - sub-technique
technique_id: "T1422.002"
tactic: "discovery"
all_tactics:
  - discovery
platforms:
  - Android
  - iOS
mitre_url: "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1422/002"
tech_stack:
  - android
  - ios
cwe_ids:
  - CWE-200
chains_with:
  - T1422
  - T1422.001
prerequisites:
  - T1422
severity_boost:
  T1422: "Chain with T1422 for deeper attack path"
  T1422.001: "Chain with T1422.001 for deeper attack path"
---

# T1422.002 Wi-Fi Discovery

> **Sub-technique of:** T1422

## High-Level Description

Adversaries may search for information about Wi-Fi networks, such as network names and passwords, on compromised systems. Adversaries may use Wi-Fi information as part of Discovery or Credential Access activity to support both ongoing and future campaigns.

## Kill Chain Phase

- Discovery (TA0032)

**Platforms:** Android, iOS

## What to Check

- [ ] Identify if Wi-Fi Discovery technique is applicable to target mobile environment
- [ ] Check Android devices for indicators of Wi-Fi Discovery
- [ ] Check iOS devices for indicators of Wi-Fi Discovery
- [ ] Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (1 known mitigations)
- [ ] Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)

## How to Test

### Identify Attack Surface

Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Wi-Fi Discovery by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).

### Assess Existing Defenses

Review whether mitigations for T1422.002 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

## Remediation Guide

### M1006 Use Recent OS Version

Android 10 introduced changes that prevent normal applications from accessing sensitive device identifiers.

## Detection

### Detection of Wi-Fi Discovery

## Risk Assessment

| Finding                              | Severity | Impact    |
| ------------------------------------ | -------- | --------- |
| Wi-Fi Discovery technique applicable | High     | Discovery |

## CWE Categories

| CWE ID  | Title                             |
| ------- | --------------------------------- |
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information |

## References

- [MITRE ATT&CK Mobile - T1422.002](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1422/002)