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Android Application Penetration Testing

We test Android applications for vulnerabilities in local storage, API communication, reverse engineering resilience, root detection, and platform-specific security controls.

What is Android Application Penetration Testing?

Android application penetration testing is a security assessment of your APK that covers insecure data storage (SharedPreferences, SQLite), reverse engineering, root detection bypass, intent injection, and API communication security using tools like Frida, jadx, and Burp Suite.

Testing Checklist

Every engagement covers these critical security areas.

SharedPreferences and SQLite data exposure
Hardcoded credentials, API keys, and secrets
Certificate pinning implementation and bypass
Root detection and bypass (Magisk, Frida)
Exported Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers
Intent and Deep Link injection
WebView and JavaScript interface exploitation
Content Provider data leakage
Clipboard and screenshot data exposure
Runtime manipulation (Frida/Objection)
Third-party library vulnerabilities
Backup and android:allowBackup flag review

Testing Methodology

A structured, repeatable process that ensures thorough coverage and actionable results.

STEP 01

Static Analysis

Decompile APK using jadx and apktool. Analyse source for hardcoded secrets, insecure configurations, exported components, and vulnerable dependencies.

STEP 02

Dynamic Analysis

Runtime testing with Frida and Objection for data leakage, insecure IPC, improper session handling, and intent-based attack vectors.

STEP 03

Network Communication Testing

Intercept API traffic via Burp Suite proxy. Test certificate pinning implementation, cleartext transmission, and man-in-the-middle vulnerabilities.

STEP 04

Data Storage Assessment

Examine SharedPreferences, SQLite databases, internal/external storage, and app caches for sensitive data exposure and insecure file permissions.

STEP 05

Reverse Engineering & Tampering

Test anti-tampering mechanisms, root detection, ProGuard/R8 obfuscation effectiveness, and binary protection measures.

STEP 06

Reporting & Remediation

Deliver Android-specific findings with OWASP MASTG references and remediation guidance tailored to Android SDK and Jetpack security APIs.

Framework Alignment

Our methodology is aligned with industry-recognized security frameworks for thorough coverage and compliance readiness.

OWASP Mobile Top 10OWASP MASTGMASVS

Compliance Coverage

ISO
ISO 27001
A.14 — System acquisition, development and maintenance
SOC
SOC 2
CC6.1 — Logical and physical access controls

Deliverables

What you walk away with at the end of every engagement.

01

Executive summary with Android risk overview

02

Static and dynamic analysis findings

03

Network communication security report

04

Data storage vulnerability assessment

05

Android-specific remediation guide

06

Free retest within 30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Android application penetration testing?

Android application penetration testing is a security assessment of your APK that covers insecure data storage (SharedPreferences, SQLite), reverse engineering, root detection bypass, intent injection, and API communication security using tools like Frida, jadx, and Burp Suite.

Do you need the source code for Android testing?

No. We perform greybox testing using the APK file plus any API documentation you provide. We decompile and analyze the binary. Source code access is helpful but not required.

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