The Easiest Way to Test a Mobile App for Vulnerabilities with DerScanner MAST

In today's blog post, Dan Chernov explains  how DerScanner can ensure the safety of mobile applications. With our ever-growing reliance on mobile apps, it's crucial to fortify them against potential cyberattacks and provide a secure experience for users. DerScanner’s two-step mobile security testing takes app security to the next level by rigorously examining apps during development (source code) and after they go live on platforms like Google Play and the App Store (binary analysis). This dual approach guarantees that no vulnerabilities slip through into production, offering full protection and peace of mind for both your app and its users. Let's explore how DerScanner makes this comprehensive security testing easier than ever.

Why Mobile App Security Matters

We live in a world that requires us to stay online most of the time. As a result, a lot of development has shifted to mobile applications. One thing that interests me as an information security specialist, and should also interest you, is how to ensure that the applications we develop are secure. Mobile apps are often the target of cyber attacks, and ensuring their security is paramount to protect user data and maintain trust.

Introducing DerScanner

What if I told you that with DerScanner, ensuring the security of your mobile app has never been easier? DerScanner is a powerful tool that allows you to test your mobile app for vulnerabilities with just a link to the app from Google Play or the App Store. Here's how it works:

1. Get the App Link: Copy the link to your mobile application from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Paste the Link: Paste the link into DerScanner.
3. Start the Scan: Click on 'Start Scan' and let DerScanner do the rest.

Understanding the Results

Once the analysis is complete, DerScanner provides you with a security score. For example, a security score of 2.1 is not a good sign and indicates that there are vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. DerScanner also informs you of the most frequently encountered vulnerabilities in your application.

To make an informed decision, you can check the detailed results. Each item in the list comes with an in-depth description of how the vulnerability could lead to a potential exploit or data breach. This information is crucial to help you ensure your customers' safety.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

One of the challenges with mobile applications is the need to push them to market as quickly as possible. This makes it tricky to stay ahead of the security curve. To address this issue, DerScanner offers an automatic scanning function. By configuring it in the project settings with just a couple of clicks, DerScanner will automatically check for app updates and scan them for vulnerabilities. This way, you don't have to worry about missing any critical updates.

See DerScanner Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) in Action

Conclusion

In conclusion, DerScanner is an invaluable tool for ensuring the security of your mobile applications. With its easy-to-use interface and comprehensive vulnerability analysis, you can stay ahead of potential threats and keep your users safe. Shift left, stay safe, and don't forget to take breaks from your phones!