T1115: T1115
Essential information
- MITRE technique ID
T1115- Confidence
- 100/100
- Revoked
- No
- Published
- 31/05/2017 23:31
- Modified
- 27/03/2026 01:09
- Author / Source
- The MITRE Corporation
Aliases
Clipboard Data
Platforms
windows macos linux
Description
Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.
For example, on Windows adversaries can access clipboard data by using `clip.exe` or `Get-Clipboard`.(Citation: MSDN Clipboard)(Citation: clip_win_server)(Citation: CISA_AA21_200B) Additionally, adversaries may monitor then replace users’ clipboard with their data (e.g., [Transmitted Data Manipulation](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1565/002)).(Citation: mining_ruby_reversinglabs)
macOS and Linux also have commands, such as `pbpaste`, to grab clipboard contents.(Citation: Operating with EmPyre)
Kill chain phases
| Kill chain | Phase |
|---|---|
| mitre-attack | collection |
Marking (TLP)
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