ESA SPACE-SHIELD
T2024

Transmitted Data Manipulation

Description

An attacker can modify transmitted data, jamming or overpowering the original signal and retransmitting a modified copy to the receiver, to command a spacecraft or to lead the system's owner to erroneous decision. (Citation: MITRE ATT&CK) (Citation: SRC012) (Citation: SRC017) Standard/references: (Citation: SRC003)

Mapped SPARTA techniques

6 techniques

  • DE-0003.10GPS EphemerisST0006
    addresses
    moderate

    T2024 'Transmitted Data Manipulation' covers modifying transmitted signals to lead the system to erroneous decisions — addresses DE-0003.10's GPS spoofing of ephemeris signals to cause erroneous position calculations and the parallel falsification of telemetered ephemeris data.

  • T2024 'Transmitted Data Manipulation' covers modifying transmitted data — addresses DE-0009.04's spoofing of fiducials, optical patterns, and transponder replies to onboard SSA/SDA sensors.

  • EX-0014SpoofingST0004
    addresses
    high

    T2024 'Transmitted Data Manipulation' is the direct cross-framework counterpart of EX-0014 Spoofing parent — both describe modifying/retransmitting signals so the receiver acts on fabricated data (commands or telemetry leading to erroneous decisions).

  • T2024 'Transmitted Data Manipulation' covers modifying transmitted signals to lead the system to erroneous decisions — addresses EX-0014.04's GNSS-like signal transmission with believable code phases, Doppler, and navigation messages. SPACE-SHIELD has no PNT-spoof-specific technique.

  • T2024 'Transmitted Data Manipulation' covers modifying transmitted data to lead the system owner to erroneous decisions — addresses IMP-0001's modification of telemetry values to mislead mission stakeholders.

  • IMP-0002DisruptionST0009
    addresses
    moderate

    T2024 'Transmitted Data Manipulation' covers the disruption variant where an attacker modifies/distorts data and messages as they pass — directly aligned with IMP-0002's distinction from pure denial (also attempts to modify and disrupt communications).

Cite as SafeMode Space, space-shield T2024.

Built 2026-07-25 from 216 techniques, 334 regulation articles, 125 ENISA controls, 2,610 framework controls, and 90 countermeasures.