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Client is a leading technology services provider that offers scalable and IT and computing solutions. Client operates with a mission of providing world-class IT infrastructure and powerful networking solutions. They are providing superior customer experiences and innovative solutions.
Client required someone to analyze the security emails they were getting for vulnerabilities in one of their mobile applications. The android application that they had developed had not been updated since it was developed. Client wanted experts to take a thorough look at the code and test it for vulnerabilities and also perform penetration testing so as to ensure that the application can be secured and used without any potential threat. Client was looking for a VAPT service provider in India to take a look at the Android application and offer expert advice and solutions.
We decompiled the entire codebase and checked the code manually. We also used tools such as MobSF and JADX-GUI to detect any flaws in the code.
After a thorough analysis, ECS performed VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) for the customer’s Android mobile application. Penetration testing allowed the identification of several vulnerabilities.
Following are the vulnerabilities found by ECS after Dynamic Analysis:
The Customer was satisfied with the approach that ECS took for securing the application and expressed their intention to continue collaboration with ECS as a trusted provider of vulnerability assessment penetration testing services. ECS is one of the leading firms offering VAPT Services in India.
ECS not only helped securing the mobile application, but also helped the customer by preparing a detailed security plan that includes regular audits that should be conducted. Retest phase included patching the app with appropriate updates and then recheck the functionalities. Day-to-day reports and a final report with all the findings and the implemented solution was submitted. Client was able to use the Android application without any fear of a possible vulnerability that could put their entire data at risk. We successfully made sure that the code is threat-free.
Mobile app VAPT combines vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to identify and validate security weaknesses in mobile applications such as Android apps.
Android VAPT is the security testing of Android applications to identify vulnerabilities in areas such as authentication, APIs, data storage, encryption, network communication and application logic.
Android app security testing helps organizations identify security weaknesses that could expose sensitive data, compromise accounts or allow attackers to abuse application functionality.
Mobile application VAPT can assess authentication, authorization, APIs, local data storage, encryption, network communication, session management, business logic and application security controls.
Vulnerability assessment identifies potential security weaknesses, while penetration testing validates vulnerabilities through controlled security testing to determine their practical impact.
A typical Android VAPT process includes reconnaissance, APK analysis, static and dynamic testing, API testing, network testing, vulnerability validation, reporting and retesting.
Common Android security testing tools include MobSF, JADX, apktool, Frida, Objection, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP and ADB, depending on the testing scope.
Android VAPT includes mobile-specific testing such as APK analysis, local storage, reverse engineering and mobile platform security, while web VAPT focuses primarily on web applications and their supporting infrastructure.
Mobile VAPT can identify weaknesses in local storage, encryption, authentication, authorization and network communication that may expose sensitive application or user data.
Mobile applications should be tested regularly and after significant application changes, major releases, security changes or new APIs are introduced. Organizations may also align testing with their risk and compliance requirements.
Look for a provider with mobile security expertise, manual and automated testing capabilities, API testing, detailed reporting, remediation guidance and post-remediation retesting.
Yes. API security testing is an important part of mobile application VAPT because mobile applications commonly rely on backend APIs for authentication, data access and business functionality.
A professional report generally includes the scope, methodology, identified vulnerabilities, severity ratings, evidence, business impact, technical details, remediation recommendations and retesting results.
Mobile app VAPT pricing varies based on application complexity, testing scope, number of APIs, testing approach, manual testing requirements and retesting needs.
Yes. Mobile application VAPT can be performed on Android and iOS applications, although the testing approach and platform-specific security considerations differ.
