Mobile Application Penetration Testing

Your mobile app is your digital frontline. It’s how your customers connect with you and how your business operates. But for many organisations, it’s also their biggest and most misunderstood security blind spot.

Standard "check-the-box" mobile pen tests are dangerously obsolete. They scan the app on the device but ignore the complex backend systems where the real data lives. Attackers know this. They aren't just targeting the app; they're targeting your APIs, your cloud infrastructure, and the business logic that powers it all.

Our mobile application penetration testing service is built for this modern reality. We provide a comprehensive, 360-degree assessment that simulates a real-world attacker, giving you a true understanding of your mobile security posture.

Your "Standard" Pen Test Is a Blind Spot

Traditional mobile assessments stop at the device. This approach misses today's biggest threats:

• Vulnerable APIs: Your app is just a shell. The real value—user data, payments, and core functionality—is handled by APIs. This is where we find the majority of critical vulnerabilities.

• Business Logic Flaws: Can an attacker manipulate a payment? Access another user's account? These logic flaws are invisible to scanners but devastating to your business.

• Insecure Cloud Backends: A misconfigured S3 bucket or an exposed serverless function can lead to a catastrophic data breach, even if the app itself is "secure."

• Supply Chain Risks: Your app relies on third-party SDKs. We identify what risks you inherit from these external components.

We don't just run a scanner. We deploy a comprehensive, multi-phased assessment that combines deep technical analysis with a creative, attacker-focused mindset.

Our Mobile Security Assessment Methodology

We view your application and infrastructure as a single, interconnected system. Our assessment is broken down into three key phases.

1. Client-Side Deep-Dive Analysis

First, we deconstruct the application file (.apk or .ipa). This is our foundation.

• Binary & Source Code Analysis: We reverse-engineer the app to find hardcoded secrets (API keys, passwords) and flaws in the code.

• File System & Memory Forensics: We analyse what data the app stores insecurely on the device, such as user details, session tokens, or credentials.

• Run-time Manipulation: We bypass security controls (like root/jailbreak detection) to test its real-world resilience against a sophisticated attacker.

2. Network & Data-in-Transit Interception

Next, we analyse every single piece of data that leaves the device. This is often the weakest link.

• Transport Layer Security (TLS) Testing: We ensure all communication is encrypted and correctly implemented.

• API Traffic Interception: We intercept and analyse all network traffic between the app and the backend. This allows us to map out the API endpoints and begin probing for weaknesses.

3. Backend & API Infrastructure Attack

This is the most critical phase and where our expertise truly shines. Using the intelligence gathered, we attack the backend services that power your app.

• API Vulnerability Testing: We hammer the APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.) to find the OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities and more, including:

  • Broken Authentication & Authorisation (e.g., accessing another user's data).

  • Improper Session Handling.

  • Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

• Business Logic Flaw Exploitation: We test for flaws in your app's logic. Can we apply a 100% discount? Or book an appointment by manipulating the API?

• Cloud & Server Assessment: We test the underlying web servers, databases, and cloud configurations (AWS, Azure, GCP) that support the application.

Your Deliverable: A Clear Path to Remediation

A pen test report that just lists 50 problems is useless. Our goal is to give your team a clear, actionable plan to improve your security.

You'll receive a detailed, prioritised report through our secure dashboard. This isn't a data dump; it's a strategic guide for your developers and leadership.

Every Report Includes:

• Executive Summary: A high-level overview for management, explaining risks in simple, business-focused terms.

• Technical Deep Dive: For your development team, every finding is documented with:

  • A clear description and risk rating (Likelihood, Impact, Risk).

  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the finding (with screenshots & videos).

  • Detailed, practical remediation advice and code examples.

• Compliance Mapping: We map findings to common standards like the OWASP Mobile Top 10 and PCI DSS to assist your GRC teams.

• Post-Assessment Debrief: We schedule a call to walk your team through the findings, answer questions, and ensure your developers have a clear path forward.

Secure Your Most Critical Digital Asset

Your mobile app is your brand in your customer's pocket. Don't let it be your biggest blind spot. Stop guessing and let our expert Australian team show you exactly where your vulnerabilities lie—and how to fix them.

Contact us today for a confidential, no-obligation quote for your mobile application.

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