Setting up lab for Android Penetration Testing and Reverse Engineering

Setting up lab for Android Penetration Testing and Reverse Engineering

August 31, 2023 2 min read 0 views 0 discussions
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     Hello everyone, welcome to our latest playlist! Throughout this series, we're embarking on a journey to establish a solid foundation for Android app Penetration Testing and Reverse Engineering labs. 

    Our mission is to consolidate all the essential tools needed for Android security into a user-friendly toolkit. In this chapter, we'll be diving into critical subjects, which include:

    In this section will guide you through the process of installing Android Studio, setting up an AVD (Android Virtual Device), and creating your first Android APK file.


    Setting up JAVA on Windows
    Settings Up an Android Virtual Device(AVD) Emulator using Android Studio
    Build Your First Android App with Android Studio

    In this section, We'll cover a comprehensive range of tools in this part, including Apktool, Dex2jar/jd-gui, Burp Suite, Dozer, Frida, Cydia Substrate, Introspy, SQLite browser, and the Advanced REST Client for Chrome.


    Apktool
    Dex2jar/JD-GUI
    Drozer
    QARK (No support for windows)
    Advanced REST Client for Chrome
    Droid Explorer
    Cydia Substrate and Introspy
    SQLite browser
    Frida
    Vulnerable apps
    Kali Linux
    Santoku Linux

    In this phase, we will explore various vulnerable Android applications, providing hands-on experience in real-world scenarios.


    Vulnerable Applications

    In this session, We'll focus on the versatile capabilities of adb and scrcpy in this section.


    Android Debug Bridge
    Scrcpy
    ADB ToolKit

    By the time you finish these videos, you'll have a strong grasp of how to establish your Android Hacking lab. This foundational knowledge serves as a stepping stone for delving into advanced areas like reverse engineering and penetration testing within the dynamic Android app landscape. Thank you for joining us on this educational journey! We appreciate your presence on this enlightening journey of learning!

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