mobile-security
Safeguard articles tagged "mobile-security" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day CVE-2023-35078: Norwegian Government Breach
A critical authentication bypass in Ivanti's Endpoint Manager Mobile was exploited to breach Norwegian government agencies, earning a perfect CVSS 10.0 score.
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