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Controlling a cell phone remotely Claimed

Controlling a cell phone remotely

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Introduction: Remotely taking control of a device—mobile phone or computer—can be achieved through several avenues. The rise of hybrid work and remote-management tools has multiplied the attack surface. Below are the methods tracked by Detective Hacker:

 

1.- Methods to control a mobile phone

Method Platforms Typical use Advantages Limitations
Enterprise MDM (Microsoft Intune, VMWare Workspace ONE, Google Endpoint) iOS / Android Fleet management, remote wipe, policy push Log recording, encryption, legal audit support Requires prior device enrollment
Find My Device / Find My iPhone Android / iOS Locate, lock, or wipe after theft Native, free service Limited features: no “full control”
Remote-support software (TeamViewer Mobile, AnyDesk) Android (full) / iOS (screen-sharing only) Ad-hoc technical assistance Interactive session, traceability User must accept the session each time (iOS)
Parental control (Google Family Link, Qustodio) Android / iOS Minor supervision Schedules, app limits, geofencing Minors only; constant notification to the child
Forensic tools (Cellebrite, MSAB, Oxygen) iOS / Android Evidence extraction under court order Comprehensive capture + SHA-256 hash Restricted to law enforcement or experts

2.- MDM-based technical hacking architecture

  1. MDM enrollment
    • The phone is registered via Apple DEP or Android Enterprise.
    • An MDM profile with push certificates is installed.
  2. Control channel
    • TLS 1.2 over HTTPS 443 to the MDM server.
    • JSON/APNS commands (iOS) or FCM (Android) for actions such as Lock, Wipe, and Install.
  3. Logging
    • Each action logs: DeviceID, UserID, CommandUUID, Timestamp, Result.
    • Logs are retained for 3–5 years in the corporate SIEM (ELK, Splunk).

3.- Hacker-detective attack scenarios

Technique Action
MDM phishing Sending a fake MDM profile so the victim’s phone enrolls in a server controlled by the attacker.
Control-app backdoors Distributing a malicious APK that mimics AnyDesk or system updates.
Internal abuse Root or admin access to an existing MDM panel to deploy mass commands.
Custom spyware Developing ad-hoc apps that hide and forward data such as geolocation, audio, and messages.

4.- Mandatory

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