Android Security

Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. This section provides an overview of the Android security model and the most common types of vulnerabilities in Android applications.

Key Areas of Android Security

Static Analysis

The process of analyzing an Android application without executing it.

Dynamic Analysis

The process of analyzing an Android application while it is running.

Tools

A collection of tools for Android security testing.