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Rooting
Rooting
Rooting refers to gaining root access or administrative privileges on an Android device, like access to commands, system files, and folder locations usually locked off.
May 28, 2025
Man-in-the-middle attack (MitM)
Man-in-the-middle attack (MitM)
A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack occurs when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters the communication between two parties without their knowledge.
May 28, 2025
Emulator
Emulator
A mobile emulator is a software tool that mimics the functionality of a mobile device, allowing applications designed for Android and iOS mobile platforms to run on desktop systems.
May 28, 2025
Certificate pinning
Certificate pinning
Certificate pinning is a security technique that increases secure communication over the TLS (transport layer security) protocol, like HTTPS.
May 28, 2025
Sideloading
Sideloading
Sideloading refers to installing apps on a mobile device from a source outside the device's official app store, like the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
May 27, 2025
Root detection
Root detection
Root detection refers to a security measure implemented in Android mobile apps to detect if a device has been rooted, that is, gained superuser access.
May 27, 2025
Malware
Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, devices, or networks.
May 27, 2025
Jailbreaking
Jailbreaking
Jailbreaking is the process of exploiting vulnerabilities in an iOS device's software to remove manufacturer-imposed restrictions.
May 27, 2025
Device cloning
Device cloning
Device cloning is the unauthorized duplication of a mobile device's identity attributes used to create a copy or mimic the original device.
May 27, 2025
Attack vector
Attack vector
Attack vectors are techniques that cyber attackers use to infiltrate systems, networks, or applications to exploit vulnerabilities.
May 27, 2025
App tampering
App tampering
App tampering - unauthorized modifications made to an app's code or operational environment to alter its behavior, bypass, or manipulate security measures.
May 27, 2025
Malware injection
Malware injection
Malware injection involves the unauthorized insertion of malicious code into a mobile app or its environment.
April 20, 2025