Mobile Penetration Testing

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Mobile application penetration testing is the process of evaluating the security of a mobile application by simulating real-world attacks. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited to gain unauthorized access, compromise application functionality, or expose sensitive data.

At Seclinq, mobile application penetration testing is not a one-time checklist exercise. We work closely with our customers to improve security in a measurable and sustainable way focusing not only on what is vulnerable, but why it happened and how to prevent it from happening again.

How we test mobile applications?

Our ethical hackers perform in-depth mobile application testing using a combination of manual testing and advanced tooling, including Burp Suite, Frida, and in-house developed tools. Testing is performed in line with the OWASP testing guide to ensure all relevant attack vectors are covered.

Depending on the scope, the assessment may include:

• Static analysis
  Reviewing application source code or binaries to identify insecure logic, hardcoded secrets, weak cryptography, and other design-level issues.

• Dynamic analysis
  Running the application on real devices or emulators to test runtime behavior, client-side controls, API interactions, and abuse scenarios.

• Network analysis
  Analyzing network traffic generated by the application to detect insecure communication, missing transport encryption, and improper API protections.

• Cryptographic analysis
  Evaluating the implementation of encryption, key management, and secure storage mechanisms used by the application.

All testing is performed in a controlled environment by qualified security professionals to ensure that no sensitive data is exposed and no production systems are disrupted.

What we look for?

During a mobile application penetration test, we commonly identify vulnerabilities such as:

• Insecure data storage
  Sensitive data stored in plaintext or protected with weak or incorrect encryption.

• Unvalidated or insufficiently validated input
  Input handling issues that may allow injection attacks or logic abuse.

• Lack of transport encryption
  Data transmitted without proper TLS protection, allowing interception or manipulation.

• Improper authentication and authorization
  Weak access controls that could allow unauthorized users to access accounts or privileged functionality.

Clear results you can act on

The result of a mobile application penetration test is a clear, actionable report:

• Each finding is assigned a risk rating using the CVSS scoring system, combined with real-world impact and likelihood.

• Findings include step-by-step reproduction details, so your team can easily verify and fix the issue.

• Practical remediation advice is provided for every vulnerability.

• A management summary translates technical findings into business-level risks and priorities.

Above all, we believe communication is the most important part of a penetration test. Results are presented in person, with clear explanations of what was found, why it matters, and how to fix it, so you can take action immediately.