Mobile App Security Testing
Master mobile app security testing for iOS and Android. Learn data storage security, network interception, reverse engineering, and mobile-specific security threats.
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Understand today’s mobile attack surface — compare real threats targeting iOS vs Android, why jailbreaks/rooting matter less than you think, and how attackers actually compromise modern devices via "Malicious Profiles" and "Sideloading".
1. Modern Mobile Exploitation
2. Platform Specific Risks
3. Conclusion
Master how attackers steal sensitive data from mobile apps. Learn why "SharedPreferences" and "Plists" are not secure, and how to verify Keychain/Keystore usage using tools like Frida and Objection.
1. Where Secrets Leak
2. Auditing Storage
3. Conclusion
Learn the fundamentals of reverse engineering mobile binaries. Understand how attackers analyze APKs/IPAs, spot vulnerabilities, and how you can use the same techniques (Decompilation, Disassembly) to strengthen app security.
1. Beyond the Source Code
2. Static & Dynamic Analysis
3. Conclusion
Master the art of intercepting mobile traffic and bypassing SSL pinning using Burp Suite and Frida. Learn why pinning is crucial, how to implement it correctly, and how to audit it as an SDET.
1. Network Visibility
2. Bypassing and Defending
3. Conclusion
Learn how attackers (and security pros) manipulate mobile apps at runtime. Master the art of "Hooking" with Frida to bypass logic, dump secrets, and how to defend using RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection).
1. The Art of the Hook
2. Exploration and Exploitation
3. Conclusion
Explore how attackers bypass biometric auth (Face ID, Fingerprint) and steal credentials. Learn why "Boolean Checks" are dangerous, the risk of "Device PIN" fallback, and how to implement true crypto-backed biometric security.
1. The Illusion of Convenience
2. Exploiting the Fallback
3. Conclusion
Learn how attackers exploit mobile deep links and custom URI schemes. Understanding why "Validation" is critical for app-to-app communication and how to audit them using ADB and runtime tools.
1. The Invisible Doorway
2. Exploitation and Defense
3. Conclusion
Learn how attackers tamper with app code on rooted/jailbroken devices. Master the art of "Detection" using file checks, native code, and Google Play Integrity, and why you should "Fail Silently".
1. The Compromised Environment
2. Detection and Evasion
3. Conclusion
Master the art of writing clear, reproducible, and impactful mobile security bug reports. Learn how to convert a technical exploit into a prioritized business risk using CVSS scores and professional PoCs.
1. Communication is Security
2. Building the Report
3. Conclusion
Assemble your professional mobile security testing toolkit. The definitive guide to MobSF, Burp Suite, Frida, and ADB for SDETs who need to audit iOS and Android applications.