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Mobile apps leaking data at alarming rates show iOS and Android users need urgent security measures today


Half of iOS apps and one-third of Android apps expose sensitive information

You may like Unlike web applications, mobile apps ship API endpoints and calling logic onto untrusted devices, exposing them to potential tampering and reverse-engineering. Certain apps incorporate SDKs capable of secretly exfiltrating data, recording user interactions, capturing GPS locations, and sending information to external servers. “As mobile apps continue to drive business operations and digital experiences, securing APIs from the inside out is critical to preventing fraud, data theft, and service disruption,” added Vishnubhotla.

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