The Mobile App Security Library

App tampering refers to unauthorized modifications made to an application’s code or operational environment to alter its behavior, bypass security measures, or manipulate its functions. This can include changes to the application's binary, the injection of malicious code, or modifications to its runtime environment.

A false positive occurs when a security system incorrectly identifies legitimate, non-malicious activity as a threat. As a result, it generates an alert or blocks the action. False positives are common in tools like antivirus software, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and email filters, where overly sensitive or misconfigured settings can flag normal behavior and files as suspicious.

MitM attacks exploit vulnerabilities in communication channels, where attackers intercept and manipulate data in real time to steal data.

Sideloading refers to installing apps on a mobile device from a source outside the device's official app store, like the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store. This practice bypasses the default protections put in place by these platforms and is often used to access apps not officially available in certain regions or app stores.