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How to Perform Symbolic Execution of Mobile Apps with R2Frida & ESILSolve

By Amy Schurr / March 10, 2021 / Comments Off on How to Perform Symbolic Execution of Mobile Apps with R2Frida & ESILSolve

Mobile application security researchers and pen testers alike rely on the Radare2 and Frida open-source tools for static analysis and code injection and are familiar with the R2frida plug-in that marries the two. A new OSS tool, ESILSolve, can simplify the process of reverse engineering complex mobile apps. Learn about the many benefits of ESILSolve and how to harness symbolic execution in this tutorial.

Beware of Mobile App Supply-Chain Attacks

By NowSecure Marketing / February 24, 2021 / Comments Off on Beware of Mobile App Supply-Chain Attacks

Did you know that the mobile app supply chain contains more than 6 million apps? The SolarWinds breach underscores the need to continuously monitor the supply chain for security, privacy and compliance risks. Protect your enterprise with continuous mobile app vetting and risk management.

Federal Agencies Accelerate with Mobile DevSecOps

By NowSecure Marketing / February 10, 2021 / Comments Off on Federal Agencies Accelerate with Mobile DevSecOps

U.S. federal agencies such as the Department of Defense have adopted mobile DevSecOps to unleash speed and innovation. But risks are plentiful and mobile app security issues have put service members in harm’s way or potentially compromised intelligence. Including security in the mobile app dev process and vetting software supply chain components enables federal agencies to achieve continuous security through automation.

Reverse Engineering iMessage: Leveraging the Hardware to Protect the Software

By Amy Schurr / January 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Reverse Engineering iMessage: Leveraging the Hardware to Protect the Software

iMessage is a widely used secure messaging app and protocol across the Apple ecosystem. Curious about what it would be like to run iMessage on other platforms, we reverse engineered to show how iMessage uses Apple Push Notification (APN) protocol to send and receive messages in conjunction with the system daemon apsd and demonstrate how Apple takes advantage of the fact that it produces the hardware to protect its software.

Case Study: Caribou Coffee Fuels Mobile DevSecOps with NowSecure

By Amy Schurr / January 20, 2021 / Comments Off on Case Study: Caribou Coffee Fuels Mobile DevSecOps with NowSecure

NowSecure automated mobile application security testing helps Caribou Coffee speed time to market with confidence that its flagship app is secure. Discover how the company accelerated its release cycle by 3x and shrunk the testing timeline from several months to a mere 30 minutes.

8 Mobile AppSec & Privacy Predictions for 2021

By Amy Schurr / January 6, 2021 / Comments Off on 8 Mobile AppSec & Privacy Predictions for 2021

What should you expect for mobile appsec in 2021? NowSecure mobile application security experts make our top 8 predictions for the new year. Learn more and see how we can help reduce risk for your organization.

The Top 5 Mobile AppSec & Privacy Breaches of 2020

By Amy Schurr / December 21, 2020 / Comments Off on The Top 5 Mobile AppSec & Privacy Breaches of 2020

In 2020, several mobile application security threats put customer data at risk and jeopardized revenue and brand reputation. Here are five mobile app security issues and privacy breaches that stood out in a year of rapid digital transformation.

Do Christmas Holiday Apps Have Security and Privacy Risks?

By NowSecure Marketing / December 9, 2020 / Comments Off on Do Christmas Holiday Apps Have Security and Privacy Risks?

NowSecure analyzed a mix of 75 Android and iOS holiday mobile apps for security and privacy risks. Overall, the results of our benchmark testing were disappointingly poor. Among the holiday apps we tested, 94% have security issues and 82% leak private data which indicates users should proceed with caution.

Mobile App User Privacy & Security: What You Need to Know

By Amy Schurr / November 23, 2020 / Comments Off on Mobile App User Privacy & Security: What You Need to Know

As an everyday app user, I love the convenience of managing routine tasks through shopping apps, calendar apps, banking apps, and more. However, mobile app convenience can sit at the opposite end of the spectrum of privacy and security. As consumers, we should take several steps to manage the threat of unsafe mobile apps and maintain control over our data.

Mobile AppSec Imperative for 2021

By NowSecure Marketing / November 11, 2020 / Comments Off on Mobile AppSec Imperative for 2021

Mobile apps have become a top target for attackers and a high-risk vector for users and organizationes alike. In fact, Gartner has warned, “Through 2022, mobile application security failures will be the biggest mobile threat for enterprises.” In order for their digital transformation efforts to succeed, companies must offer an innovative mobile app user experience combined with proper security and privacy protections.