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Android Reverse Engineering - Mobile Security Quiz

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What is the purpose of reverse engineering Android apps?

Enhancing app functionality

Creating custom modifications

Identifying security vulnerabilities

All of the above (correct)

Which file in an APK contains the Android app's manifest information?

assets/

resources/

DEX files

AndroidManifest.xml (correct)

What does the acronym DEX stand for in Android app development?

Data Extraction

Dynamic Extension

Dalvik Executable (correct)

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When reverse engineering Android apps, what can be found in the 'assets/' folder of an APK?

Native code Signup and view all the answers

What is a common objective of reverse engineering Android apps?

Identifying app behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What type of session is planned with DarkNavy on 19th March 2024?

Practice CTF session Signup and view all the answers

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Android Reverse Engineering

Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing a system to understand how it works, often with the intent of duplicating or enhancing its functionality.
Android app reverse engineering is crucial for understanding app behavior, identifying security vulnerabilities, and creating custom modifications.

Android App Structure

Android applications are packaged as APK (Android Package) files.
APK files consist of:
- Manifest file (AndroidManifest.xml)
- Resources (res/)
- Assets (assets/)
- Executable code (DEX files)

Course Overview

Course title: Android Reverse Engineering
Instructor: A/Prof. Vivek Balachandran ([email protected])
Guest Lecture: DarkNavy from China (19th March 2024, 9 AM – 11 AM, Hybrid: Face to face + Zoom session)
Practice CTF session:
- Getting used to flag detection
- Identifying the level of technical skills of the class
- Introduction to Android Reverse Engineering

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Test your knowledge on Android reverse engineering, understanding Android code structure, components in the Manifest file, converting Dex to Smali and source code, analyzing native code, and more. Get ready for a practice Capture The Flag (CTF) session to enhance your skills in flag detection.