// Penetration Testing

Mobile Application
Penetration Testing.

Mobile applications handle your customers' most sensitive data. HackLabs delivers thorough iOS and Android penetration testing covering binary protections, data storage, transport security, and API backends.

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// The Case for Testing

Mobile security is more than an app store review.

Mobile applications process payments, health records, personal data, and enterprise credentials — yet often receive far less security scrutiny than web applications. HackLabs combines static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, and API testing to identify vulnerabilities across the complete mobile attack surface, aligned to OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide (MSTG) and the OWASP Mobile Top 10.

// OWASP MSTG

Gold-standard mobile testing methodology

Testing aligned to the OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide — the most comprehensive framework for iOS and Android security assessment.

// Static + Dynamic

Binary analysis and runtime testing

We combine static binary analysis (decompilation, code review) with dynamic testing using Frida instrumentation and proxy interception.

// API Coverage

Test the app and its backend

Mobile app testing includes the API backends the app communicates with — the most common source of serious vulnerabilities in mobile ecosystems.

// What We Cover
  • Insecure data storage (keychain, SQLite, logs, clipboard)
  • Transport layer security (TLS pinning, weak cipher suites)
  • Authentication and session management
  • Binary protections (jailbreak/root detection, obfuscation, anti-tampering)
  • Sensitive data in memory and crash dumps
  • WebView vulnerabilities and JavaScript bridge abuse
  • Deep link and URL scheme hijacking
  • API backend testing from mobile client context
  • Third-party SDK analysis
  • Repackaging and tampering resistance
// Capabilities

Mobile testing capabilities

iOS Application Testing

Static analysis, Frida-based dynamic testing, keychain analysis, and transport security review for iPhone and iPad applications.

Android Application Testing

APK decompilation, intent abuse, exported component testing, shared storage analysis, and runtime instrumentation for Android apps.

Data Storage Analysis

Testing for sensitive data exposed in insecure storage locations — keychain, SharedPreferences, SQLite databases, log files, and app directories.

Transport Security

TLS configuration, certificate pinning bypass, traffic interception, and weak cipher suite identification in mobile API communications.

Authentication Testing

Session token analysis, biometric bypass, MFA flaws, and token storage security for mobile authentication mechanisms.

API Backend Testing

Testing of the mobile application's API backends for BOLA, excessive data exposure, authentication bypass, and input validation flaws.

// Methodology

Our testing process

01

Scoping

We define the engagement boundaries, objectives, and rules of engagement. Clear scope means focused testing and accurate results.

02

Testing

Senior consultants conduct both automated and manual testing, replicating real-world attack techniques against your environment.

03

Reporting

Detailed technical findings with risk ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and clear remediation guidance for both technical and executive audiences.

04

Remediation Support

We stay engaged beyond the report. Our team answers remediation questions and offers a complimentary re-test on critical findings.

// Why HackLabs
CREST
Accredited

CREST-certified testers across all disciplines. Independently audited methodology you can trust.

3,000+
Pen Tests Delivered

Extensive track record across enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.

20+
Years Established

Founded by Chris Gatford — over two decades of offensive security experience at your service.

100%
Senior Testers

No graduates on client engagements. Every test is run by experienced, certified professionals.

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