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Dynamic Analysis Using MobSF: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

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  Dynamic Analysis of Spotify App on Genymotion Using MobSF: A Beginner-Friendly Guide Dynamic analysis is a powerful way to monitor how apps behave in real-time while they’re running. This guide will show you how to perform dynamic analysis on the Spotify application using Genymotion and MobSF (Mobile Security Framework) . Let’s break it down step by step so you can follow along, even if you’re new to mobile security testing. What is Dynamic Analysis? Dynamic analysis means running an app in a controlled environment to observe its behavior. For example, you might: Check how it interacts with a network. See if it’s leaking sensitive data like passwords. Monitor permissions and system calls it makes. By analyzing Spotify dynamically, we can understand its security behavior without looking into the code. Why Use MobSF? MobSF : A powerful tool that helps analyze the security of Android and iOS apps, offering both static (code-based) and dynamic analysis capabilities. Steps to Analyze...

Using MobSF for Static APK Analysis

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What is MobSF? MobSF is a powerful framework designed to analyze Android, iOS, and Windows mobile applications. It supports both static and dynamic analysis, enabling comprehensive assessment of an app's security posture. The static analysis feature examines the app's codebase and metadata without executing it, making it a safer and faster method for identifying security loopholes. Setting Up MobSF Step 1: MobSF Installation: Clone the MobSF repository from GitHub and follow the setup instructions for your platform. git clone https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF.git     Navigate to MobSF directory cd Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF  Start the MobSF server using the following command: ./setup.sh  Once the setup is complete, you can start MobSF ./run.sh  Open your browser and access MobSF at  http://127.0.0.1:8000 Step 2: Login to Mobsf using Username- mobsf Password- mobsf  Step 3: Upload the APK : Drag and drop the APK f...

Comprehensive Guide to Using JADX for APK Analysis

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 Guide to Using JADX for APK Analysis JADX (Java Decompiler) is an open-source tool that allows you to decompile APK files into readable Java code. This is an essential tool for Android app pentesting, helping you inspect the app's source code for vulnerabilities like hardcoded credentials, API keys, insecure configurations, and logic flaws. Here’s a complete guide: Step 1: Download and Install JADX Download JADX : Visit the official repository: https ://github .com /skylot /jadx . Download the latest release as a ZIP file from the Releases section (look for jadx-release.zip ).   Extract the ZIP File : Extract the downloaded ZIP file into a folder on your system.   3.  Run JADX GUI : Navigate to the extracted folder. Double-click on jadx-gui.bat (on Windows) to launch the GUI. If using a terminal, navigate to the JADX directory and run: jadx-gui      Step 2: Prepare the APK Before you analyze the APK, ensure it’s ready for decompilation: 1. Obtain ...