App security is an essential aspect to consider for every business as it ensures users that their app is secure from all security threats. App security not only reduces the biggest security risks but also increase operational efficiency, enhance trust between brand and app users, helps the brand to address security complaints, and much more. Investing in-app security is definitely a worthwhile investment for the business which will provide high ROI.
One of the most popular targets of cybercriminals these days is data breaches through mobile applications. Even a small data breach can cost around millions dollars to the app owners. Data can be leaked due to various reasons like weak cryptography, unsecured wi-fi networks, or any other vulnerabilities. Below, a few of the top ways which you can consider to secure your developed app from all security threats.
Unauthorized WiFi Network
One of the biggest security threats is unsecured and unauthorized WiFi as they are a paradise for all the hackers. Users always avoid warning of the smartphones about unauthorized and unsecured servers and continue to connect to dangerous networks.
Cybercriminals leverage these unprotected networks and steal and get access to sensitive data of the users directly from their phones or app, therefore businesses have to make sure that their app data is secure even when they connect to an unauthorized and unsecured WiFi network.
Lack of Data Storage
Lack of data storage surely is one of the common app security loopholes. Hence while crafting the app for businesses, developers have to make sure that they craft in such a way that it secures user’s data surely. The user’s storage space is no more sandbox environment because a security breach can occur at their space also.
Due to the acquisition of mobile users crucial data can be accessed, used and can easily be manipulated. This can result in damage to your business, identity theft and external policy violation (PCI). One of the best ways to secure your data storage is by adding a layer of encryption to your base layer which is provided by the operating system.
Malicious Code
Hackers can target an unsecured app that is already available on the app store to exploit the user’s sensitive data when they download such an app from the app store.
Most of the hackers make a copy of famous apps and plant them in third-party websites and use this malicious software to steal user’s data. Hence you have to create awareness among users to download your app from official app stores only.