{"id":1948,"date":"2019-04-08T08:22:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T08:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sphinx-solution.com\/blog\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2024-10-01T11:48:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:48:35","slug":"mind-your-app-5-quick-tips-for-a-hack-proof-mobile-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sphinx-solution.com\/blog\/mind-your-app-5-quick-tips-for-a-hack-proof-mobile-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Mind Your App: 5 Quick Tips For a Hack-Proof Mobile App"},"content":{"rendered":"

One incident of data breach could cost your company not just dollars but a lifetime of trust. In a race to <\/span>develop top-notch mobile applications<\/span><\/a>, companies sometimes miss important stages of scrutinizing the security. Unless and until you are assured of app safety, no way you can offer a secured platform to your users. <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you know – Majority of the popular applications with 5 to 10 million downloads include a security flaw.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hiring a top mobile app development team is not everything. As the choices of connecting mobile apps with other devices are increasing, so the chances of mobile apps getting hacked. Being a CTO you need to allocate resources to offer the best data protection. <\/span><\/p>\n

How hackers damage your app security? <\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Code injection <\/b><\/h3>\n

This pattern is the most infamous technique of attacking a mobile app. As the name reveals, here the hackers inject malicious codes in the mobile app binaries. They began with binary patching where they modify the code by augmenting its execution path. After modifying the codes, they repackage the application and publish it as a new app. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Method Swizzling<\/b><\/h3>\n

The hacker also takes advantage of <\/span>method swizzling<\/span><\/a> where they attack critical-class methods of an app. They stop the application programming interface (API) calls and put authorized code which helps them with their ill purpose without leaving a trace. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Potential threats in the app development sphere<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Faulty server controls<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Absence of binary security<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Inappropriate data storage<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Improper protection for data transportation<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Unintended data leakage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019re creating an app or have an app in the market, then be alert about this black world of cybercrime<\/a>. Providing robust security to your mobile app in this competitive market could be a big differentiator. Expert mobile app developers can help you protect your mobile assets, however, you need to be aware of some points before you discuss with the team. <\/span><\/p>\n

    So here you go with real-life tips to make your mobile app hack proof.<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n