Mobile applications run in untrusted client environments. CyberHQ reverse-engineers APKs and IPAs, bypasses SSL pinning and root detection via dynamic runtime instrumentation (Frida/Objection), and tests all backend APIs.
// Client-Side & Backend Security
Unlike web applications where source code remains on the server, mobile binaries are downloaded directly by users. Attackers decompile them, extract hardcoded secrets, bypass biometric checks, and manipulate client runtime memory.
Decompilation & Reverse Engineering (JADX, Ghidra, Hopper, IDA Pro)
Dynamic Runtime Hooking (Bypassing SSL Pinning, Root/Jailbreak detection with Frida)
Insecure Local Data Storage (Shared Preferences, SQLite, Keychain, Keystore)
Inter-Process Communication (IPC) & Exported Component Exploitation
[*] Spawning target Android process: com.target.app...
[+] Hooking TrustManagerImpl.verify() — SSL Pinning Bypassed
[+] Rootbeer check bypassed: RootDetection() → return false
[*] Intercepting encrypted database keys in memory...
[CRITICAL] SQLCipher Master Key dumped from memory: 'k3y_982#x'
[CRITICAL] Biometric authentication bypassed via CryptoObject nullification
[HIGH] Insecure Deep Link enables unauthorized account linking
[✓] Mobile Dynamic Assessment Complete: 3 Critical Risks Found
OWASP MASVS & Dynamic Runtime Instrumentation Workflow
Decompiling application binaries, inspecting AndroidManifest / Info.plist permissions, identifying hardcoded API tokens, and auditing third-party SDKs.
Hooking application functions dynamically in runtime memory on rooted/jailbroken devices to bypass SSL pinning, anti-tamper locks, and biometrics.
Inspecting device file caches, SQLite databases, shared preferences, iOS Keychain, and memory dumps for sensitive user data leakage.
Testing backend endpoints called by the mobile application for broken object authorization, race conditions, and business logic flaws.
Providing concrete Android Keystore and iOS Secure Enclave code fixes to your mobile developers with a full verification re-test.
Every engagement includes executive briefings, technical PoCs, code-level fix guidance, and a complimentary 30-day verification re-test.
// Real-World Impact
How CyberHQ found sensitive health records stored in unencrypted SQLite cache on 50,000+ Android devices.
A leading telemedicine and diagnostic provider in India launched an Android and iOS application allowing patients to consult doctors and download lab reports.
Biometric authentication could be bypassed with Frida in 2 seconds. The app cached medical reports in plaintext SQLite on world-readable external storage.
CyberHQ guided the engineering team to implement SQLCipher encryption with Keystore-backed key storage and hardware-backed biometric verification.
// Secure Your Mobile App
Send us your APK or TestFlight build. We provide comprehensive black-box and grey-box security assessments.