OWASP's Top 10 risks for mobile devices
Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) publishes the top 10 risks for mobile devices each year. The M stands for Mobile, and the list is pretty similar to the OWASP Top 10 web application risks that were finalized and published in 2016. Note that OWASP is a fantastic resource for you to follow and learn from (https://owasp.org). Let's take a closer look at these risks:
- M1: Improper Platform Usage: This category pertains to a violation of the platform's functionality or failure to use security features. This might be an Android intent, platform permissions, TouchID misuse, the keychain, or some other mobile system security feature that you don't utilize correctly.
- M2: Insecure Data Storage: There is a trade-off with supporting offline functionality. Developers must carefully consider which data will be stored on the mobile device and how it will be stored. A mobile app should avoid storing sensitive information...