This article outlines a beginner’s journey into Android application penetration testing, sharing the steps involved in setting up a virtual device and configuring Burp Suite for testing. Despite facing challenges, the author emphasizes the importance of troubleshooting and provides a clear guide to assist others in achieving the same setup. Affected: Android applications, mobile hacking, cybersecurity
Keypoints :
- Author is a novice learning Android application penetration testing.
- Frustration with discrepancies in a tutorial prompted independent research.
- Steps for creating a virtual device using Android Studio are provided.
- Instructions for configuring Burp Suite, including setting up proxy listeners and CA certificates, are detailed.
- Emphasis on ensuring command-line tools are accessible in the terminal.
- Guide for connecting the virtual device to Burp Suite’s proxy is included.
- Encouragement for others to delve into Android penetration testing.
- Author expresses interest in further exploring SSL pinning in future tests.