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Android Penetration Testing
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  • πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈOWASP Mobile Top 10
    • OWASP Mobile Top 10 2014
    • OWASP Mobile Top 10 2016
    • OWASP Mobile Top 10 2023
      • Insecure Authentication/Authorization
      • Insecure Communication
      • Inadequate Supply Chain Security
      • Inadequate Privacy Controls
      • Insufficient Input/Output Validation
      • Security Misconfiguration
      • Insufficient Cryptography
      • Insecure Data Storage
      • Insufficient Binary Protections
  • "Let's Dive into the Theory"
  • 😍Theory of Android Penetration Testing
    • πŸ‘‘Basic - Advance
    • πŸ’₯Professional - Expert
    • 🟧Types of Mobile Applications
    • 🟣Android Architecture
    • 🟦Android Show
    • πŸš€Secrets of Android App Creation
    • ♦️Android's Data Treasure Chests
    • πŸ›‘Mysterious .apk File:
    • 🏹Android Pentesting with Cutting-Edge Tools
    • ⬛Android File System
  • "Let's Dive into the Practical"
  • πŸ˜‡Vulnerable Android Application with Practical.
    • πŸ˜‰InsecureShop
      • 😁Vulnerability #1: Insecure Logging
      • πŸ˜‚Vulnerability #2: Hardcoded Credentials
      • πŸ˜†Vulnerability #3: Insecure Data Storage
      • 🀣Vulnerability #4: Lack of SSL Certificate Validation
      • 😍Vulnerability #5: Insufficient URL Validation
      • πŸ˜„Vulnerability #6: Weak Host Validation
      • 😘Vulnerability #7: AWS Cognito Misconfiguration
      • πŸ˜ƒVulnerability #8: Insecure Broadcast Receiver
      • πŸ˜›Vulnerability #9: Use of Implicit intent to send a broadcast with sensitive data
      • 😎Vulnerability #10: Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
      • 😜Vulnerability #11: Intent Redirection (Access to Protected Components)
      • πŸ˜‚Vulnerability #12: Insecure Webview Properties Enabled
      • πŸ˜†Vulnerability #13: Intercepting Implicit intent to load arbitrary URL
      • πŸ™ƒVulnerability #14: Insecure Content Provider
      • πŸ₯°Reading Material
  • "Let's Dive into the Interview Questions"
  • 😎Important Interview Questions for Android Application Penetration Testing.
    • πŸ₯‡Part - 1
    • πŸ₯ˆPart - 2
    • πŸ₯‰Part - 3
    • πŸ…Part - 4
    • πŸŽ–οΈPart - 5
  • 😘Notes
    • Tools to use
    • Important Reports from Hackerone
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  1. Theory of Android Penetration Testing

Mysterious .apk File:

The Mysterious .apk File: Unveiling the Magic Box

Think of the .apk file as a magician's hat, from which an Android app emerges with all its enchanting features. This compressed package encompasses various elements that breathe life into the app:

  1. Source Code: The Spellbinding Script Nestled within the .apk file is the source codeβ€”a spellbinding script written by developers. It encapsulates the app's logic, functionality, and interactions, the very essence that makes the app come alive.

  2. Resources: The Artistic Palette Like an artist's palette, resources blend colors, images, strings, and styles to create a visually captivating experience. These assets define the app's look, feel, and visual identity.

  3. Manifest: The Magic Blueprint The AndroidManifest.xml file is the magic blueprint that outlines the app's identity, permissions, activities, and components. It guides the Android system in understanding and managing the app's behavior.

  4. Assets: Hidden Treasures Assets, like hidden treasures, may contain additional files such as sound effects, fonts, or configuration files that contribute to the app's uniqueness.

  5. Libraries: Enchanted Tools Libraries, akin to enchanted tools, provide additional functionality to the app. They include external code or resources that enhance the app's capabilities.

  6. Secrets: Guarded Enigmas Deep within the .apk file, secrets may lurkβ€”API keys, encryption keys, and sensitive configuration details. These guarded enigmas must be protected to ensure the app's security.

As Android Pentesters delve into the .apk file, they wield their skills to uncover the magic within. They analyze source code, scrutinize resources, hunt for vulnerabilities, and ensure that the secrets remain safe from prying eyes. Just as a magician masters their tricks, Pentesters master the art of deciphering the .apk file's secrets, safeguarding the app's integrity and security.

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