Cyber Security Testing
Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Identify potential vulnerabilities in your mobile application before hackers can exploit them.
What Is Mobile Application Penetration Testing?
Mobile Application Penetration Testing involves a detailed examination designed to; uncover security weaknesses in iOS and Android applications before any potential attacks. This assessment utilises static and dynamic analyses to scrutinise your app’s code, configuration, runtime behaviour, and interactions with APIs and backend systems.
By mimicking real-world attack scenarios, we discover vulnerabilities such as insecure data storage, inadequate authentication processes, exposed APIs and threats from reverse engineering. Whether your app is under development or already live, Sovereign Secure ensures comprehensive protection at every level — from local storage to network communications.
Common Security Risks in Mobile Applications
Sensitive Information Lacking Adequate Protection
Mobile applications frequently store critical information, including authentication tokens, user data, and financial details, directly on the device. If this data is not encrypted or sufficiently secured, it may be vulnerable to access by attackers through methods such as rooting, jailbreaking, or reverse engineering.
What We Test For:
- Lack of Code Obfuscation
- Hardcoded Credentials or API Keys
- Debuggable Builds in Production
- Absence of Root/Jailbreak Detection
- Insecure Use of Third-Party Libraries
Misapplication of Mobile Operating System Features
This category addresses the incorrect use or exploitation of platform-specific features and APIs. It encompasses problems such as the use of insecure permissions, misuse of intents, and neglecting to enforce app sandboxing—all of which can result in privilege escalation or data leaks.
What We Test For:
- Lack of SSL/TLS Encryption
- Improper Certificate Validation
- Weak or Broken TLS Configurations
- Exposure of API Keys in Requests
- Session Tokens Sent in Plaintext
Unprotected Data During Transmission
Mobile applications often interact with remote servers across networks. If this communication lacks proper encryption or validation, it can be intercepted or altered by attackers via Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks, resulting in data theft or session hijacking.
What We Test For
- Lack of SSL/TLS Encryption
- Improper Certificate Validation
- Weak or Broken TLS Configurations
- Exposure of API Keys in Requests
- Session Tokens Sent in Plaintext
Revealing Logic and Secrets Within the App Binary
Attackers have the capability to reverse engineer mobile applications to gain insights into their functionality, extract sensitive information, or alter behaviour. In the absence of effective obfuscation and anti-tampering measures, your app’s logic, keys, and security protocols may be exposed and circumvented.
What We Test For:
- Unencrypted SQLite Databases
- Insecure Shared Preferences or Keychain Use
- Plaintext Storage in Files or Logs
- Weak Encryption Implementation
- Exposure of Sensitive Data in Backups