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Code Obfuscation

In a previous article, we saw how to use code obfuscation to make it more difficult for an attacker to extract a secret through static binary analysis of the ChatGPT demo mobile app. However, it's important to note that code obfuscation is not always as effective in protecting secrets as we might hope. It can give a false sense of security, similar to the Maginot Line that the French built during World War II to deter the German invasion of France. As many know, the German military simply went around the Maginot Line and quickly invaded France, rendering it useless. This event is now often used as an analogy for situations where something provides a false sense of security rather than actual security. Read Full Story

Mobile app security is a crucial aspect that needs to be prioritised by developers and businesses alike. With the increasing number of cyber-attacks targeting mobile apps and their APIs, it's more important than ever to take measures to protect the secrets used by mobile apps to access their APIs to protect users' sensitive data and prevent unauthorised access to it and subsequent data breach. Read Full Story

As a developer once said… It depends!!! In a nutshell, it depends on what is motivating you to use obfuscation in the first place. If you plan to use only code obfuscation as a security measure then you may end up with a Maginot Line on your security defences. Read Full Story