Mobile Application Penetration Testing.
Mobile application penetration testing is a manual security assessment of your Android and iOS apps — examining the compiled binary, on-device data storage, inter-process communication, and the backend APIs they talk to — to find and prove vulnerabilities an attacker could exploit on a real device.
We assess each app against the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) using the MASTG testing methodology, on both the client and its backend.
Insecure data storage
Sensitive data in plaintext, shared preferences, SQLite, keychains, logs, and backups.
Platform & IPC
Exported components, deep links, intent abuse, and insecure inter-process communication on Android and iOS.
Network & transport
TLS validation, certificate pinning bypass, and traffic interception via dynamic instrumentation.
Authentication & crypto
Weak or hardcoded keys, broken token handling, and misuse of platform cryptography.
Reverse engineering & RASP
Code hardening, root/jailbreak detection, anti-tamper, and resistance to runtime manipulation with Frida.
Backend API
The APIs the app depends on — authorization, IDOR, and injection — aligned with the OWASP API Security Top 10.
- An executive summary that translates technical risk into business impact.
- Each finding with reproduction steps, evidence, and CVSS-scored severity.
- Remediation guidance tailored to your platform (Android / iOS) and stack.
- A retest may be defined in a written engagement scope.
We reference OWASP mobile security standards. The written engagement scope controls the applicable coverage and reporting format.
Do you test both Android and iOS?
Yes. We test Android (APK/AAB) and iOS (IPA) applications, including the on-device storage, the binary, and the backend APIs. You can scope one platform or both.
Do you need the source code?
No. We perform black-box and grey-box mobile testing without source code, working from the compiled app. If you can provide source code or test accounts, a white-box engagement gives deeper coverage.
How much does a mobile pentest cost?
It depends on the number of platforms, the size of the app, and the backend scope. Commercial terms are agreed in a written engagement scope.
Can certificate pinning and root detection be assessed?
Ask whether pinning, root/jailbreak detection, and anti-tamper controls are included in the agreed mobile scope; applicable techniques depend on the app, platform, authorization, and test environment.