Static Analysis
Decompile and review source code, binary files, and configurations.
Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Secure Your Mobile Experience End-to-End
What It Is and Why It’s Important
Mobile App Penetration Testing evaluates the security posture of Android and iOS applications by simulating real-world attacks. It helps uncover vulnerabilities in the app’s source code, APIs, authentication mechanisms, and data storage practices.
In an age where mobile usage dominates user interactions—especially across banking, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors in the UAE—securing mobile apps is critical. A compromised mobile app can lead to credential theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to sensitive customer data.
Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
- Storing sensitive data (tokens, passwords) in plaintext.
- Weak or broken SSL/TLS implementations.
- Not securing inter-app communications.
- Exposing hidden debug codes or backdoors in release builds.
- Insecure API integration and poor session handling.
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How Intracyber Helps
Intracyber’s mobile app testing team combines reverse engineering, static code analysis, and dynamic runtime testing to simulate advanced attack vectors on both Android and iOS platforms. We evaluate apps both in isolation and in conjunction with backend APIs to provide a complete picture of risk.
We also test against OWASP Mobile Top 10 vulnerabilities and ensure alignment with data protection laws in the UAE, such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and sector-specific regulations.
Our Approach & Methodology
Dynamic Testing
Run apps on emulators or real devices to monitor real-time behavior.
Reverse Engineering
Uncover hidden APIs, hardcoded credentials, or debug modes.
Data Storage Audit
Examine how and where data is stored (e.g., in SQLite, shared preferences).
API Security Review
Identify insecure API calls, improper authentication, and excessive data exposure.
Transport Layer Testing
Check SSL pinning, certificate validation, and encryption.
Client-Side Logic Testing
Evaluate business logic flaws within the app.
Reporting & Revalidation
Detailed reports with actionable fixes and follow-up testing.
Real-World Relevance & Impact
For a leading fintech app in Dubai, Intracyber discovered a critical flaw where sensitive user data—including card tokens—was being stored unencrypted on the device. We helped the client implement secure storage mechanisms, preventing a potential compliance breach with Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) standards.
Optional Extras: Tips, Stats, and Insights
- Stat: Over 70% of mobile apps fail basic security tests, according to OWASP.
- Tip: Avoid using rooted devices for testing your app; they introduce false negatives.
- Insight: Apps using insecure APIs are often the entry point for broader system compromise—secure APIs matter just as much as secure front-ends.