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

34 articles

Open Source

Is react-native-background-upload Safe to Ship?

react-native-background-upload moves files while your app is backgrounded, which is exactly why its security depends on how you handle URLs, tokens, and native permissions.

Apr 22, 20255 min read
Open Source

react-native-google-places-autocomplete: A Security Guide

The react-native-google-places-autocomplete component makes location search easy, but it can also leak your Google API key straight out of a shipped app. Here's how to use it safely.

Apr 22, 20256 min read
Open Source

Is react-native-image-crop-picker Safe? A Security Guide

react-native-image-crop-picker is a popular native module for photo selection and cropping in React Native apps. Here is how to assess its risk and use it safely.

Apr 17, 20257 min read
Open Source

Is react-native-svg-transformer Safe to Use? A Security Guide

react-native-svg-transformer lets you import SVG files as React components in Metro, but it runs at build time and pulls a dependency tree worth reviewing. Here's how to use it safely.

Apr 17, 20255 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
Best Practices

React Native Supply Chain Risks in 2024

React Native bundles native modules, JavaScript dependencies, and CodePush-style OTA updates into one app. The supply chain is vast and the remediation path is slower than web apps. Here is where it actually goes wrong.

Oct 22, 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

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