Mobile Application Testing with Kryptowire

This short post introduces Kryptowire as a mobile-focused security analysis tool for Android and iOS applications. It highlights the tool's practical value for identifying weak points and includes a demonstration of its capabilities.

Coveros Staff

May 5, 2014

The hunt for a tool to provide you some ability to scan and analyze mobile application code may not be as elusive as the Chupacabra any more.   Kryptowire is a security testing tools designed specifically for testing Android and iOS native mobile applications.  It provides a simple interface for analyzing source code developed locally as well as available on the GooglePlay or Apple App Store.  While it may not be as mature as tools for its non-mobile counterparts, it does provide you with some compelling information, analysis and data to help you identify weak spots in your application.  This is an application to watch in the mobile security space.

I’ve included a small demonstration of the application and its capabilities against several android applications.  Please enjoy!

Coveros Staff

Coveros Staff

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