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MITRE ATT&CK / Techniques / T1565

Data Manipulation

ID
T1565
Tactics
TA0040 Impact
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
Data sources
File Creation, File Modification, File Metadata, File Access, Network Traffic Content, OS API Execution
Source
attack.mitre.org
MITRE last modified
12 May 2026

Adversaries may insert, delete, or manipulate data in order to influence external outcomes or hide activity, thus threatening the integrity of the data.[2] By manipulating data, adversaries may attempt to affect a business process, organizational understanding, or decision making.

The type of modification and the impact it will have depends on the target application and process as well as the goals and objectives of the adversary. For complex systems, an adversary would likely need special expertise and possibly access to specialized software related to the system that would typically be gained through a prolonged information gathering campaign in order to have the desired impact.

Sub-techniques (3)

Detection

Mitigations (4)

M1022 Restrict File and Directory Permissions

Ensure least privilege principles are applied to important information resources to reduce exposure to data manipulation risk.

M1029 Remote Data Storage

Consider implementing IT disaster recovery plans that contain procedures for taking regular data backups that can be used to restore organizational data.[1] Ensure backups are stored off system and is protected from common methods adversaries may use to gain access and manipulate backups.

M1030 Network Segmentation

Identify critical business and system processes that may be targeted by adversaries and work to isolate and secure those systems against unauthorized access and tampering.

M1041 Encrypt Sensitive Information

Consider encrypting important information to reduce an adversary’s ability to perform tailored data modifications.

Groups (1)

Software (1)

References

  1. Ready.gov IT DRP
  2. Sygnia Elephant Beetle Jan 2022