Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Rigorous security assessments for iOS and Android applications that evaluate data storage, authentication mechanisms, network communications, and platform specific vulnerabilities to protect your mobile users.
Overview
Mobile applications introduce unique security challenges that differ significantly from traditional web applications. The combination of local data storage, platform specific APIs, inter process communication, and diverse network conditions creates a complex attack surface that requires specialised testing expertise. Our mobile application penetration testing service delivers comprehensive security assessments for both iOS and Android platforms, examining every layer from the compiled binary to the supporting back end infrastructure.
Our certified professionals utilise both static and dynamic analysis techniques, combined with manual reverse engineering and runtime manipulation, to identify vulnerabilities that automated tools cannot detect. We test against the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard to ensure thorough coverage of all mobile specific threat vectors.
Our Assessment Methodology
Static Analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Decompile and analyse application binaries for hardcoded secrets and API keys
- Review code for insecure cryptographic implementations and weak algorithms
Dynamic Runtime Analysis
- Intercept and analyse network traffic for insecure data transmission
- Test certificate pinning implementation and bypass techniques
Data Storage and Privacy Assessment
- Examine local storage mechanisms including databases, shared preferences, and keychain
- Test for sensitive data leakage through logs, clipboard, and application snapshots
Platform Security Evaluation
- Test inter process communication channels for data exposure risks
- Evaluate deep link and URL scheme handling for injection vulnerabilities
Static Analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Decompile and analyse application binaries for hardcoded secrets and API keys
- Review code for insecure cryptographic implementations and weak algorithms
- Identify sensitive data stored in application resources and configuration files
- Assess third party library dependencies for known vulnerabilities
Dynamic Runtime Analysis
- Intercept and analyse network traffic for insecure data transmission
- Test certificate pinning implementation and bypass techniques
- Evaluate authentication token handling, session management, and refresh mechanisms
- Perform runtime manipulation to bypass security controls and access restrictions
Data Storage and Privacy Assessment
- Examine local storage mechanisms including databases, shared preferences, and keychain
- Test for sensitive data leakage through logs, clipboard, and application snapshots
- Evaluate data encryption at rest and key management practices
- Assess compliance with data privacy regulations and platform guidelines
Platform Security Evaluation
- Test inter process communication channels for data exposure risks
- Evaluate deep link and URL scheme handling for injection vulnerabilities
- Assess application behaviour on rooted or jailbroken devices
- Review push notification security and biometric authentication implementation
Key Outcomes
Binary Security
Assessment of application binary protections, obfuscation, and tamper detection mechanisms
Data Protection
Comprehensive review of sensitive data handling across storage, transmission, and processing
API Security
Evaluation of mobile API communications including authentication, authorisation, and data validation
Platform Compliance
Alignment with OWASP MASVS, Apple App Store, and Google Play security requirements
Binary Security
Assessment of application binary protections, obfuscation, and tamper detection mechanisms
Data Protection
Comprehensive review of sensitive data handling across storage, transmission, and processing
API Security
Evaluation of mobile API communications including authentication, authorisation, and data validation
Platform Compliance
Alignment with OWASP MASVS, Apple App Store, and Google Play security requirements
Deliverables
Mobile Application Security Assessment Report with CVSS scored findings
Static Analysis Report covering binary security and code level vulnerabilities
Dynamic Analysis Report with runtime testing results and network traffic analysis
Data Privacy Impact Assessment for local storage and data transmission
Executive Summary with risk overview and strategic recommendations
Remediation Guidance Document with platform specific fix recommendations
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Secure your mobile applications against sophisticated attacks targeting iOS and Android platforms. Our specialists deliver thorough assessments that protect your users and your reputation.