Start Here: Your Mobile Hacking Roadmap
New to mobile security? This is where you begin. Follow this roadmap to go from complete beginner to mobile security researcher — step by step.
Who is this for? Security professionals, developers, bug bounty hunters, and CTF players who want to specialize in Android and iOS security.
Phase 1: Build Your Foundation (Week 1-2)
- Understand Android architecture (application sandbox, Binder IPC, SELinux)
- Learn APK structure — how apps are packaged and what’s inside
- Set up your Android hacking lab (ADB, Genymotion or physical device)
- Read: OWASP Mobile Top 10 in Practice
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Phase 2: Learn the Core Tools (Week 3-4)
- Master Frida — hook functions, bypass SSL pinning, dump memory
- Learn Burp Suite for mobile traffic interception
- Use JADX for static analysis and reverse engineering APKs
- Read: Frida for Beginners Guide
Phase 3: Go Deeper — Native Code (Week 5-8)
- Learn C and understand memory safety concepts
- Study ELF binary format and Android native libraries (.so files)
- Introduction to fuzzing and vulnerability discovery
- Read: Android Exploit Development Guide
- Read: Fuzzing Android Libraries with AFL++
Phase 4: Get Certified (Month 3+)
- Enroll in Mobile Hacking Lab’s advanced courses
- Work toward the CAED Certification (Certified Android Exploit Developer)
- Start bug bounty hunting on Android apps
- Analyze real CVEs: CVE-2026-0049, CVE-2026-0006
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