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Safeguard articles tagged "mobile-security" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.

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Security

iOS App Security Testing: A Practical Guide for Mobile Teams

iOS app security testing means checking storage, transport, and third-party code, not just trusting the App Store review. Here is how to do it well.

Apr 7, 20256 min read
Open Source

Vetting React Native npm Packages: pager-view, paper, video, config

Before you add react-native-pager-view npm installs to a mobile app, run the same vetting you would for backend code. Here is a practical checklist using four popular packages as case studies.

Mar 21, 20256 min read
Open Source

rn-fetch-blob: Maintenance Status, Risks, and Alternatives

The rn-fetch-blob npm package hasn't shipped a release since 2020. Here's what that means for React Native apps still depending on it, and how to migrate to react-native-blob-util.

Mar 12, 20256 min read
Open Source

Is react-native-device-info Safe? A Security Guide

react-native-device-info is one of the most-used device fingerprinting libraries in React Native. Here is how to use it without leaking data or tripping privacy reviews.

Mar 12, 20256 min read
Open Source

react-native-asset: A Security Guide to Linking Assets

react-native-asset links fonts, sound files, and other assets into iOS and Android builds. Here is how it works and the supply-chain hygiene it deserves.

Feb 24, 20256 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Cross-Platform App Supply Chain Risks You Cannot Ignore

Cross-platform frameworks multiply supply chain attack surfaces by combining multiple dependency ecosystems. Understanding these compounded risks is essential for modern mobile and desktop security.

Sep 5, 20247 min read
Developer Security

Flutter and Dart Dependency Security: A Practical Guide

Flutter apps pull dozens of Dart packages from pub.dev. Most teams never audit them. Here is how to manage dependency security in the Flutter ecosystem without slowing down development.

Mar 12, 20246 min read
Application Security

Mobile Application Security Testing: Beyond the OWASP Mobile Top 10

Mobile apps have unique security challenges that web-focused tools miss entirely. Here is a practical testing methodology for iOS and Android.

Mar 8, 20246 min read
Application Security

Capacitor and Ionic Hybrid App Security: A Practical Guide

Capacitor-based hybrid apps blend web technologies with native device access. This combination creates a unique attack surface that requires specific security strategies.

Mar 5, 20247 min read
Application Security

React Native Security Considerations for Mobile Supply Chains

React Native introduces unique security challenges at the intersection of JavaScript and native mobile code. Understanding these risks is essential for securing cross-platform mobile applications.

Nov 5, 20237 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Dart/Flutter Dependency Security: Securing the Mobile Supply Chain

Flutter's pub ecosystem is growing fast. The security tooling has not kept pace. Here is what you need to know about securing Dart dependencies.

Sep 12, 20235 min read
Regional Security

Africa's Digital Transformation: Security Challenges at Scale

Africa is leapfrogging traditional IT infrastructure with mobile-first, cloud-native solutions. But the cybersecurity foundations are lagging dangerously behind the pace of adoption.

Aug 15, 20236 min read

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