The Mobile App Security Library

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Code obfuscation is the process of modifying an executable so that it is useless to a hacker while remaining fully functional. The functionality of the code remains unchanged, and code obfuscation helps conceal the logic and purpose of an app’s code. It works through transformations like data, layout, and control flow obfuscation, each targeting different aspects of the code to mask its true structure and logic.

Repackaging in mobile app security refers to the malicious practice of modifying legitimate mobile apps to include harmful elements like malware. Attackers redistribute these tampered apps on third-party platforms to deceive users into downloading them. Repackaging an app is a security threat and a serious concern for intellectual property theft.

Telemetry collects, transmits, and analyzes data from remote devices to monitor performance and user behavior, helping you identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.