Desktop and mobile application penetration testing
Desktop and mobile applications combine local code, operating-system integrations, stored credentials, device permissions, network communications and backend services. Security testing therefore covers more than the visible user interface: it examines the application package or binary, runtime behavior, local storage, transport security, authentication, authorization, IPC or deep links, platform permissions and the APIs the client relies on.
Typical coverage
How the engagement works
Confirm platforms, versions, test accounts, backend environments, device or emulator requirements, build type and production-safety constraints.
Inspect packages, binaries, manifests, permissions, configuration and embedded resources for insecure settings, secrets and implementation weaknesses.
Observe the application during execution, test authentication and authorization flows, manipulate local state, inspect data storage and analyze network traffic.
Test APIs and service interactions used by the client, including assumptions that the client is trusted simply because it is a native application.
Validate realistic attack paths safely, determine what an attacker could actually gain and prioritize vulnerabilities by business impact.
Deliver technical evidence and remediation guidance, discuss fixes with the development team and optionally verify corrected issues.
Deliverable format
Reports include an executive summary, scope and platform details, methodology, severity-rated findings, evidence, attack narrative where multiple weaknesses form a chain, concrete remediation guidance and retest status where applicable.