mobile-security

Analyze APK files for vulnerabilities using static and dynamic security analysis.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill mobile-security-aivos-xie
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Skill: mobile-security
Source: https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills/tree/main/security/mobile-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill mobile-security-aivos-xie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires MobSF, Frida, Objection, apktool, jadx, dex2jar, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit provides a comprehensive suite of tools and methods for testing and securing mobile applications, ensuring robustness against potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Static Analysis: Analyze APK files for vulnerabilities, secrets, and other security issues.
  • Dynamic Analysis: Perform runtime analysis on mobile apps to detect security flaws during execution.
  • Tool Integration: Integrates with popular tools like MobSF, Frida, and Objection for enhanced security testing.
  • Use Case: Utilize this Skill to scan an Android application for potential security vulnerabilities and fix them before deployment.

Quick Start

Use the mobile-security skill to scan the APK file 'app.apk' for security vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about mobile-security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform static and dynamic security analysis on an Android APK?

Static and dynamic security analysis on an Android APK involves scanning for vulnerabilities and runtime flaws. You can automate APK analysis, detect security issues during execution, and perform reverse engineering using integrated tools like MobSF, Frida, and Objection.

What is mobile application security testing and when do I need it?

Mobile application security testing identifies potential threats and vulnerabilities in apps before deployment. You need it to ensure robustness against attacks, utilizing automated scanning and dynamic instrumentation to secure Android and iOS platforms comprehensively.

Do I need Frida and Objection installed to analyze iOS security vulnerabilities?

Yes, analyzing iOS security vulnerabilities effectively requires Frida and Objection. These tools provide the dynamic instrumentation capabilities necessary for runtime analysis and detecting security flaws during execution on iOS platforms.

Can I use MobSF and dex2jar for reverse engineering APK files?

Yes, you can use MobSF and dex2jar for reverse engineering APK files. MobSF offers automated scanning for vulnerabilities, while dex2jar converts APK payloads into readable formats for deeper static analysis and secret extraction.

What's the best way to scan an Android application for secrets and security flaws?

The best way to scan an Android application for secrets and security flaws is combining static and dynamic analysis. Use MobSF for automated vulnerability scanning, apktool for decoding resources, and jadx for source code review to identify hidden secrets.

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