Engage Goals: EGO0001 Expose, EGO0003 Elicit
Engage Approach: EAP0001 Collect, EAP0002 Detect
Engage Actions: EAC0015 Information Manipulation
Name of Element: Fake Search Queries
Description of Element:
This element involves manipulating the user’s search engine query history to include fake or misleading search terms.
Technical Context:
Placement: Within the user’s search engine history file or database.
This element can be used to mislead attackers attempting to profile the user or to gather information about their interests and intentions.
Other:
Att&ck/Engage mapping: T1564.001 Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories / E1504 Decoy Content
This element requires careful planning and execution to ensure that it does not interfere with the user’s normal search activities.