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Appknox | Blog
1d ago
31% of executives cite improper risk identification as their organizations’ top cybersecurity challenge. Reacting only to attacks leads to an average 118-day breach detection time, which can significantly impact business.
Staying informed about cybersecurity risks is crucial. OWASP offers a list of common threats for testers, but some find them insufficient due to its crowdsourced nature. Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG) offer predefined methodologies to test against threats. MASTG ou ..read more
Appknox | Blog
2w ago
"In an era where the scope and meaning of cyber hygiene are constantly shifting, we’ve not only gained insights into the latest security challenges faced by organizations but have also solidified Appknox’s commitment to pioneering innovative solutions in the ever-changing landscape of mobile application testing.”
- Harshit Agarwal, CEO and Co-founder of Appknox ..read more
Appknox | Blog
3w ago
As per Statista, mobile apps are estimated to generate over $935 billion in revenue in 2024, which includes:
The revenue from in-app purchases from upgrades, purchase of features, and subscriptions within an app
Revenue from a one-time purchase from an app
Advertising revenue from in-app ads  ..read more
Appknox | Blog
1M ago
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF), launched by OWASP in 2015, is a partially automated, open-source, all-in-one mobile application (Android/iOS/Windows) pen-testing framework capable of performing static, dynamic, and malware analysis. MobSF is one of the most widely used security applications where the testing framework - a simple, flexible, and incredibly powerful tool has quickly become the lingua franca of security ..read more
Appknox | Blog
2M ago
While working towards a mission of building better, more secure mobile applications, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has spearheaded this effort with the Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and the Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG). These invaluable resources provide a comprehensive framework for safeguarding your mobile apps, ensuring trust, and protecting user data ..read more
Appknox | Blog
2M ago
In 2022, Twitter suffered a massive data breach, which exposed the personal data of 5.4 million caused by broken authentication. Threat actors exploited Twitter's API vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to users' sensitive personal data. The incident resulted in reputational loss and hefty fines from the regulatory body for failing to protect users' data.
This shows that no organization, regardless of size, is immune to data breaches ..read more
Appknox | Blog
2M ago
Your mobile apps are your business's face to the world. As an app creator or business owner, credibility is everything, and security is the cornerstone upon which it stands ..read more
Appknox | Blog
5M ago
Managing all aspects of the product development cycle is a crucial element of a profitable company. Most businesses understand that an efficient product lifecycle depends on the proper positioning and management of the Bills of Materials (BOM), be it for product designing and manufacturing or software development ..read more
Appknox | Blog
5M ago
Penetration testing remains a crucial element in cybersecurity, providing organizations with the proactive means to identify and address security vulnerabilities long before they become opportunities for malicious actors. More than 75% of businesses perform pen-testing either to maintain their security posture or due to compliance reasons ..read more
Appknox | Blog
6M ago
Security Magazine reported more than 2,200 daily cyberattacks, which translates to roughly one cyberattack occurring every 39 seconds ..read more