Advanced Android Application Pentesting
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Android Penetration Testing Course Syllabus Course Overview This course provides a step-by-step guide to mastering Android penetration testing. It covers Android architecture, security models, environment setup, static and dynamic analysis, vulnerability exploitation, and bug bounty hunting. The syllabus is designed for beginners and intermediate learners, combining theoretical knowledge with practical labs to build hands-on skills. Phase 1: Introduction to Android Basics Objective: Understand the fundamentals of Android architecture, components, and security models. What is Android? Overview of Android OS and its ecosystem Android vs. other mobile operating systems Open-source nature and security implications Android Architecture Linux kernel and its role Android Runtime (ART) and Dalvik Virtual Machine Application framework and system services APK Structure and Components Anatomy of an APK file AndroidManifest.xml: Structure and purpose Intents, Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers Android Security Model Permissions model and its evolution Application sandboxing Secure communication and data storage App Lifecycle Understanding activity lifecycle Implications for security testing Practical Labs: Install and explore an Android emulator Decompile a sample APK to analyze its structure Phase 2: Setting Up the Pentesting Environment Objective: Configure a robust environment for Android penetration testing. Tools Installation Android Studio and SDK setup Genymotion or Android Emulator for virtual devices ADB (Android Debug Bridge) configuration Proxy Setup for Traffic Interception Installing and configuring Burp Suite Setting up Burp Suite CA certificate on Android Intercepting HTTP/HTTPS traffic Essential Pentesting Tools MobSF (Mobile Security Framework) JADX and JEB decompiler for static analysis Frida and Objection for dynamic analysis Drozer for assessing app components Rooting and Custom Environments Rooting emulators for advanced testing Bypassing root detection mechanisms Practical Labs: Set up Genymotion with Burp Suite for traffic interception Install and configure MobSF for automated analysis Phase 3: App Analysis and Reconnaissance Objective: Learn techniques for gathering information and analyzing Android applications. Types of Android Apps Native, hybrid