HOW NOT TO PROTECT YOUR ANDROID APPLICATIONS

Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

This article advises against common security methods for Android apps, like relying on signing certificates and trusting the framework API, as they can be bypassed or manipulated by attackers. It also highlights the vulnerability of binary files in Android security, emphasizing the risk of hook attacks on dynamically linked binaries. The article suggests considering the potential benefits of cracked versions of apps as an alternative distribution channel with cost-effective advantages.