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    Mobile Application Pentesting

    Security assessment for iOS and Android mobile applications including API testing.

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    Typical duration
    5–10 working days per platform
    Checks performed
    20+
    Areas covered
    5
    Standards
    OWASP MASVS · OWASP MASTG
    Overview

    About Mobile Pentest

    We test your Android and iOS apps together with the APIs behind them — how data is stored on the device, how the app talks to your servers, and how easily it can be reverse-engineered or tampered with.

    What we focus on

    • 01iOS & Android Testing
    • 02API Security
    • 03Data Storage Analysis
    • 04Network Communication
    Testing checklist

    20 checks we follow. Fully documented.

    Every item below is tested and recorded in your report — pass or fail — so you know exactly what was covered.

    OWASP MASVSOWASP MASTGOWASP Mobile Top 10

    Data storage

    4
    • Sensitive data in local storage & databases
    • Keychain / Keystore usage
    • Logs, caches & backups
    • Clipboard & screenshot leakage

    Network communication

    4
    • TLS enforcement
    • Certificate pinning & bypass
    • Cleartext traffic
    • Backend API security

    Authentication

    4
    • Local authentication & biometrics
    • Token storage & refresh
    • Session handling
    • Deep link & intent abuse

    Code & resilience

    4
    • Reverse engineering & obfuscation
    • Hardcoded secrets & keys
    • Root / jailbreak detection
    • Tampering & runtime hooking

    Platform interaction

    4
    • Exported components & permissions
    • WebView security
    • Third-party SDK review
    • App store security requirements
    Methodology

    How the engagement runs

    Typical duration: 5–10 working days per platform.

    1. 01Scoping & app walkthrough
    2. 02Static analysis of the APK / IPA
    3. 03Dynamic analysis on rooted & jailbroken devices
    4. 04Backend API testing
    5. 05Reverse engineering & tampering
    6. 06Reporting & free retest

    Standard toolkit

    Licensed, industry-standard tools — every result is validated by hand, not just scanned.

    • MOMobSFAutomated static & dynamic mobile analysis
    • FRFridaRuntime instrumentation of mobile apps
    • OBObjectionMobile runtime exploration
    • JAjadxDecompiling Android apps for review
    • APapktoolUnpacking Android packages
    • GHGhidraBinary reverse engineering

    Coverage model

    80%

    hands-on manual testing

    Scanners find the noise. Our testers find the flaws that chain into compromise.

    What we cover

    OWASP Top 10 coverage

    Every category below is tested and reported — pass or fail.

    OWASP Mobile Top 10:2024

    1. M1Improper Credential Usage Tested
    2. M2Inadequate Supply Chain Security Tested
    3. M3Insecure Authentication / Authorization Tested
    4. M4Insufficient Input / Output Validation Tested
    5. M5Insecure Communication Tested
    6. M6Inadequate Privacy Controls Tested
    7. M7Insufficient Binary Protections Tested
    8. M8Security Misconfiguration Tested
    9. M9Insecure Data Storage Tested
    10. M10Insufficient Cryptography Tested
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    Common findings

    Issues we regularly uncover in Mobile Pentest engagements.

    • Hardcoded API keys and secrets
    • Sensitive data in local storage or logs
    • Missing or bypassable certificate pinning
    • Exported components open to other apps
    • Weak root / jailbreak detection
    • Insecure backend API authorization

    What we need from you

    Share these during scoping and we can start quickly.

    • APK / IPA builds (debug and release)
    • Test accounts for each user role
    • Backend API documentation
    • Any special device or OS requirements
    • App store links if already published
    Industries we serve

    Built for regulated, fast-moving teams.

    • Fintech & BFSI

      Payments, lending and customer financial data

    • Healthcare

      Patient records and care applications

    • SaaS & IT

      Multi-tenant platforms and APIs

    • E-commerce & retail

      Checkout, payments and customer accounts

    • EdTech

      Student data and learning platforms

    • Manufacturing

      Plant networks and business systems

    • Logistics

      Tracking apps, partner APIs and fleets

    • Startups

      Security ready for investors and enterprise deals

    Deliverables

    What you receive

    View a sample report

    Executive summary

    Plain-language business-risk narrative and an overall posture rating for leadership and the board.

    Technical report

    Every finding with a CVSS 3.1 score, CWE mapping, evidence and step-by-step reproduction.

    Remediation roadmap

    Prioritized, effort-estimated fix plan mapped to owners, timelines and quick wins first.

    PoC evidence pack

    Annotated requests, screenshots and scripts for each issue — enough to reproduce and fix fast.

    Free retest

    We re-verify every critical and high fix and update each finding’s status — included, no extra charge.

    Attestation letter

    A signed letter confirming testing was performed — shareable with customers, auditors and partners.

    Outcomes

    What you get

    • Secure mobile user data

    • Prevent unauthorized access

    • Ensure app store compliance

    • Keep secrets out of your app

    FAQ

    Common questions

    Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is one call away.

    Yes, we test both platforms comprehensively using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

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    Next step

    Start your Mobile Pentest engagement.

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