Android and iOS security testing — binary, runtime, and backend
NeedSec tests mobile applications across three layers — the app binary itself, runtime behaviour, and the backend APIs it communicates with. We follow OWASP Mobile Top 10 and conduct platform-specific testing to find real attack paths against your mobile product.
Manual-led testing
Every assessment is led by a qualified security engineer — human judgment, not just automated scanning.
Evidence-backed findings
Each vulnerability includes proof of concept, reproduction steps, and a business-impact risk rating.
Actionable fix guidance
Reports are structured for developers and decision makers so remediation can start immediately.
What We Test
Focused testing against realistic attack paths
NeedSec combines manual testing, structured methodology, and business-focused reporting to identify issues that matter — not just scanner noise.
Static analysis — decompilation, hardcoded secrets, and reverse engineering
Dynamic analysis — runtime behaviour, memory inspection, and log review
Insecure local storage — SQLite, files, SharedPreferences, and Keychain
Authentication bypass and session token abuse
Backend API authorization — broken access control and data exposure
TLS/SSL validation — certificate pinning bypass and traffic interception
WebView security — JavaScript injection, scheme abuse, and unsafe content loading
Deep link and inter-app communication abuse
Android-specific — intent abuse, broadcast receivers, and exported activities
iOS-specific — URL schemes, Keychain misuse, and biometric bypass
Third-party SDK and library security review
Sensitive data in crash logs, analytics, and OS-level storage
Deliverables
What you receive after every engagement
Every engagement concludes with a professional report package — written to drive action across your technical and business teams.
Mobile application risk summary
An overview of risk across the mobile app's client, API, and storage layers.
Static analysis findings
Issues identified through static review of the app's binary and code structure.
Dynamic testing evidence
Evidence gathered by exercising the live app to observe real runtime behaviour.
Backend API security report
Findings on the APIs the mobile app communicates with, including auth and data handling.
Device storage exposure notes
Findings on sensitive data stored insecurely on the device itself.
Platform-specific risk list
Risks specific to the iOS or Android platform the app is built on.
Remediation guidance
Clear, actionable steps for resolving each finding, written for the team doing the fix.
Retest validation
Confirmation that previously identified vulnerabilities have been fixed and no longer present after remediation.
Need help scoping this assessment?
Share your target systems, business goals, and timeline. NeedSec will help define the correct scope and testing approach.