• Home
  • Services
    • OUR SERVICES

      We solve challenging market challenges and build all varieties of custom and platform-based frameworks and provide comprehensive end-to-end software development and IT services.


      Ask Us
    • Overview

      Professional Services

      Software Dedicated Team, GEO, EOR

      Team Augmentation & Full team Outsourcing

      1. Python
      2. Node
      3. .NET
      4. React, Angular, Vue

      Enterprise Digital Transformation

      Application Support & Maintenance

      Devops Services

      Software Consultancy

    • Custom Software Development

      Android & iOS Mobile App Development

      React Native Mobile App Development

      Custom Application Development

      Web Application Development

      Product Development for Startups & Established Business

      Internet of Things (IoT)

      Industry Expertise

      Data Analytics & Intelligence

      BigCommerce

      Shopify

  • Process
    • OUR PROCESS

      We solve market challenges and build all varieties of custom and platform-based frameworks and provide comprehensive end-to-end software development and IT services.

    • Overview

      Fully Outsourced

      Dedicated Teams

    • Team Augmentation

      Fixed Scope Projects

      Time & Material (T&M)

  • Company
    • OUR COMPANY

      Since 2016, we have been the first and last stop for companies worldwide that need support to develop digital products and custom software solutions. Our integrated resource model paves the way for your technology projects to be completed sooner, with less effort.


      contact us
    • About us

      What we do

      Our story

      Our core values

      Customer’s feedback

      What makes us different?

      Creative, Quality & Speed

      Project timeline

      Long term success

      FAQ

    • Portfolio/Case studies

      E-commerce

      Education

      Finance

      Hospitality

      HR

      Legal

      Logistic

      Marketing

      Operation

      Real Estate

      Retail

      Sport

  • Blog
    • BLOG

      Since 2016, we have been the first and last stop for companies worldwide that need support to develop digital products and custom software solutions. Our integrated resource model paves the way for your technology projects to be completed sooner, with less effort.

      View all blogs
    • Statistics for 2023 on Mobile App Growth and Usage

      RECENT BLOGS

      Statistics for 2023 on Mobile App Growth and Usage

      Finally, the year 2022 has come to a close. Furthermore, in this post-pandemic context, companies are still trying...

      Read the blog >>
      The Best Hybrid Mobile App Development Frameworks in 2022

      RECENT BLOGS

      The Best Hybrid Mobile App Development Frameworks in 2022

      Having a mobile presence has become essential for businesses to survive and reach a broader audience in today's...

      Read the blog >>
      Top 8 Helpful Web Usability Tips For Web Designers

      RECENT BLOGS

      Top 8 Helpful Web Usability Tips For Web Designers

      Making it simple for users of your website to locate the information they require when they require it is the...

      Read the blog >>
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
    • Link copied

    • Link copied

Contact Us
  • Home
  • Services

    Our Services

    • Professional Services
    • Overview Software Consultancy Team Augmentation & Full Team Outsourcing Enterprise Digital Transformation Application Support & Maintenance, Hosting Devops Services Hosting
    • Custom Software Development Services
    • Overview Android & iOS Mobile App Development React Native Mobile App Development Custom Application Development Web Application Development Product Development for Startups & Established Business Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Industry Expertise
    • Overview Education Technology Data Analytics & Intelligence BigCommerce Shopify
  • Process

    Our Process

    • Fully Outsourced
    • Dedicated Teams
    • Team Augmentation
    • Fixed Scope Projects
    • Time & Material (T&M)
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • More

    More

    • About Us
    • What Makes Us Different?
    • Contact Us
    • Case Studies
Home Blog Top 7 Issues in Mobile App Security to Anticipate
Blog Post
Matt Long CEO
August 15, 2022

Top 7 Issues in Mobile App Security to Anticipate

7 min read
Voiced by Amazon Polly
Table of contents show
1. How is mobile app security defined?
2. Common mobile app security threats
2.1. 1. Insufficient server-side controls
2.2. 2. Unsafe data storage
2.3. 3. Inadequate Transport Layer Security (TLS)
2.4. 4. Injections on the client side
2.5. 5. Insecure configuration
2.6. 6. Insufficient logging and monitoring
2.7. 7. Exposed sensitive data
3. Consequences of inadequate mobile app security
3.1. Bad standing
3.2. Disclosure of client data
3.3. Revenue loss
3.4. Brand assurance
3.5. Conformity and regulatory concerns
4. Who can help with the Development of Secure Mobile Apps?

As mobile applications continue to expand as a vector for attacks, organizations will need to prioritize mobile app security to strengthen their entire security posture.

Both static attacks based on the source code itself and dynamic attacks that exploit the functionality of an application are in constant evolution. For this reason, it is vital for mobile development teams to comprehend and remedy the most typical mobile app vulnerabilities.

Globally, the majority of commercial processes, including secret business, are conducted via cell phones. This necessitates an exhaustive mobile app security checklist, and omitting mobile app security from your company plan is akin to poison!

How is mobile app security defined?

Mobile app security refers to the protection of mobile applications against external threats such as digital fraud and viruses. It focuses on mobile applications that run on several platforms, including Android, iOS, and Windows.

Groove Technology Top 7 Issues in Mobile App Security to Anticipate

Mobile app security refers to the protection of mobile applications against external threats

As the apps have access to vast quantities of sensitive data, any breach that could compromise the data through illegal access and usage must be avoided.

Mobile application security is one of the primary concerns, as the data residing within the app may be at risk if proper security controls are not implemented during the application’s design, and mobile application vulnerabilities have increased significantly due to the widespread use of apps in the modern world.

Today, hackers target mobile applications in order to obtain access to customer personal information and details for nefarious purposes. Therefore, developers must be especially cautious while creating apps for both the iOS and Android platforms.

The majority of these assaults originate from simple flaws in mobile applications and can bring your business to its knees. Here is a summary of their most recent list of the top mobile threats that need to be concerned about!

Common mobile app security threats

The easiest entrance point for a threat attack is a mobile application. It is prudent to understand more about typical mobile app security threats so that you can take the necessary precautions to protect them.

1. Insufficient server-side controls

The client in the majority of client-server architectures for mobile apps is app marketplaces such as Google Play. These clients are utilized by end-users to make purchases and to view messages, alerts, and notifications.

The developer-side server component communicates with the mobile device over the internet via an API. This server component is accountable for the proper execution of application functions.

40% of server components have a security posture that is below average, and 35% contain extremely severe vulnerabilities, including:

  • Code vulnerabilities
  • Configurational defects
  • App code vulnerabilities
  • Implementation errors of security mechanisms.

2. Unsafe data storage

One of the most serious app weaknesses is unreliable data storage, which leads to data theft and severe financial difficulties. In the rush to launch their apps, 43% of firms frequently disregard mobile app security.

This figure becomes frightening when you include crucial apps where you save confidential accounting information, such as mobile banking, buying, and trading. Secure data storage and data encryption help to protect data, but you should be aware that not all encryption solutions are equally effective or universally applicable.

3. Inadequate Transport Layer Security (TLS)

While the mobile app exchanges data in the client-server architecture, the data travels across the mobile device’s carrier network and the internet. Threat agents can also leverage the vulnerabilities discovered during this traversal to launch malware assaults, revealing sensitive data stored on the WiFi or local network.

This vulnerability exposes end users’ data, potentially leading to account theft, site exposure, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Businesses may risk privacy violations, as well as fraud, identity theft, and brand harm.

With a reputable CA certificate provider, SSL/TLS security on the transport layer, and robust cipher suites, you can simply address this risk.

4. Injections on the client side

The majority of flaws are client-side, and a good number of them pose a security risk for mobile apps. Authentication issues and software infections may result from these vulnerabilities, which come in many different forms.

The majority of apps perform client-side user authentication. This indicates that the information is kept on a dangerous smartphone. In order to ensure the accuracy of data received through insecure channels, you might think about storing and authenticating app data on the server and transmitting it as a hash value.

Another frequent risk in new mobile devices is malware, therefore it’s crucial to implement strong security measures from the outset.

5. Insecure configuration

Groove Technology Top 7 Issues in Mobile App Security to Anticipate

In a hybrid cloud environment, the risk is amplified.

A mobile app’s security posture is compromised not only by the absence of adequate security measures, but also by inappropriate setup and implementation. When you fail to implement all of the app or server’s security protections, it becomes vulnerable to attackers and puts your business in danger.

In a hybrid cloud environment, where the entire organization is distributed across several infrastructures, the risk is amplified. Lax firewall restrictions, app permissions, and the failure to execute basic authentication and validation checks can have enormous repercussions.

6. Insufficient logging and monitoring

Logs and audit trails let your company see everything that happens on the network and make it easy to fix errors, find problems, and keep track of events.

They also make it easier to follow rules and regulations. When logging and monitoring are done wrong or not well enough, it leaves information gaps that make it harder to stop or respond to a security incident.

Proper log management and audit trails cut down on the average time it takes to find and stop a data breach. They make it easier to find breaches and fix them quickly, which saves you time, money, and your reputation.

7. Exposed sensitive data

Another prevalent issue in mobile apps is the exposure of sensitive data. It happens when a mobile app, developer business, or other stakeholder entity inadvertently discloses personal information.

A data exposure is distinct from a data breach, in which an attacker gains access to and takes user information.

Examples of data that are commonly exposed include:

  • Bank account number,
  • Credit card information,
  • Token for the session,
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Data on healthcare

Several variables contribute to data exposure. Inadequate data protection rules, missing data encryption, poor encryption, software weaknesses, or improper data handling are some of these reasons.

Consequences of inadequate mobile app security

Weak app security can have a variety of short- and long-term consequences for your business. The immediate impacts are:

Bad standing

Financial repercussions of a damaged reputation

A sharp drop in customers. Long-term effects are more significant than short-term ones. Once an attacker discovers flaws in your app’s security, they can exploit them in a variety of ways.

For instance, unauthorized use of ports for communication, data theft, information sniffing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Although recurrent and rare security breaches are simpler to overcome, they can severely damage your brand equity, and you may never recover.

Disclosure of client data

If hackers get access to sensitive client information, such as login passwords or account information, your firm could suffer severe consequences, including customer turnover and financial loss.

Revenue loss

When one-time password (OTP) authentication is not required, it is possible for hackers to obtain credit or debit card data and manipulate bank transactions. Such attacks can damage your business if you’re a finance or banking company.

The vulnerabilities can potentially be exploited to gain access to premium services without paying for them. Consequently, you must verify mobile app security at every stage and safeguard your organization’s data.

Brand assurance

Due to insufficient app security, you risk losing client confidence. When clients leave a firm as a result of a security event, the loss is irreversible because it is extremely improbable that they will return. This, in turn, has a negative impact on their brand image and brand confidence.

Conformity and regulatory concerns

The majority of app compliance certificates and regulatory documentation include security requirements and best practices. If your mobile app falls short of these compliance requirements, or if you lose data or fall victim to an attack due to app vulnerabilities, your firm will be wiped out by massive litigation.

Who can help with the Development of Secure Mobile Apps?

Groove Technology Top 7 Issues in Mobile App Security to Anticipate

Secure your mobile app with Groove Technology.

With our ISO 27001 and ISO 9001, Groove Technology has been qualified as an organization implementing an effective quality management system whilst ensuring the security of our customers. Moreover, “quality” has always been one of our core values from the very first days of establishment. Moreover, as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Groove wants to assure that every customer is satisfied and can entirely place their trust in our services.
For more information, please contact us via: contact@groovetechnology.com

CEO - Matt Long - Groove Techonology - We Build Amazing Software For Your Business CEO - Matt Long - Groove Techonology - We Build Amazing Software For Your Business
Matt Long CEO AT GROOVE TECHNOLOGY
Matt Long is the founder and CEO of Groove Technology. Groove Technology recruit at the top of their market, providing cutting-edge software development services to partners located across the world through a unique, integrated resource model. You can get in touch with him here, or find out more about Groove Technology Services.
Recent Blogs
  • Statistics for 2023 on Mobile App Growth and Usage
    December 15, 2022

    Statistics for 2023 on Mobile App Growth and Usage

  • The Best Hybrid Mobile App Development Frameworks in 2022
    December 1, 2022

    The Best Hybrid Mobile App Development Frameworks in 2022

  • Top 8 Helpful Web Usability Tips For Web Designers
    November 16, 2022

    Top 8 Helpful Web Usability Tips For Web Designers

  • Design-First or API-First: What’s the Best Approach?
    November 12, 2022

    Design-First or API-First: What’s the Best Approach?

  • How to build a cross-platform mobile app?
    November 8, 2022

    How to build a cross-platform mobile app?

What it’s like working at Groove Technology?

View
START YOUR JOURNEY
TO AMAZING SOFTWARE

If you have any questions, our team is happy to support!



START YOUR NEW
CAREER AT GROOVE

If you have any questions, our team is happy to support!

Your Resume

App demo request

If you want to experience this app on iOS, please contact us to be added to the test environment.

Contact us
Refresh Page

Please rotate your screen horizontally for the best experience.

Career Contact
Business Request
X
  • Home
  • Services
  • Process
  • Company
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Groove Technology - Software Company in Australia - Viet Nam - Singapore - VN Flag
VIETNAM

Floor 18, Havana Tower, 132 Ham Nghi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Groove Technology - Software Company in Australia - Viet Nam - Singapore - AU Flag
AUSTRALIA

Suite 115, 358 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3205.

Groove Technology - Software Company in Australia - Viet Nam - Singapore - HK Flag
HONG KONG

5/F, Yat Chau Building, 262 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.


Copyright ©2022 Groove Technology. All Rights Reserved.
Security Statement. Modern Slavery Statement.

BACK TO TOP