Insights
This blog has been taken from Malcore’s analysis results. The points below are not an exhaustive list. For a full view of Malcore’s static analysis of the Suncorp App APK view it on Malcore.
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Discovered Trackers
Google Firebase Analytics
Dynatrace
Google Tag Manager
Ensighten
Demdex
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) Core
High severity warnings from code analysis
Files may contain hardcoded sensitive information like usernames, passwords, keys etc.
The App uses an insecure Random Number Generator.
App uses SQLite Database and execute raw SQL query. Untrusted user input in raw SQL queries can cause SQL Injection. Also sensitive information should be encrypted and written to the database.
App can read/write to External Storage. Any App can read data written to External Storage.
This App has capabilities to prevent against Screenshots from Recent Task History/ Now On Tap etc.
Suspicious severity warnings from code analysis
Application attempts to discover build version of device.
Dangerous Labelled permissions from Android
Android Dangerous labelled permissions as Dangerous from this library https://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission.
Name: ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Description: Access coarse location sources, such as the mobile network database, to determine an approximate phone location, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine approximately where you are.
Name: BLUETOOTH
Description: Allows an application to view configuration of the local Bluetooth phone and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
Name: ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
Description: Allows an application to recognize physical activity.
Name: ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Description: Allows an application to view the status of all networks.
Name: QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Description: Allows query of any normal app on the device, regardless of manifest declarations.
Name: WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Description: Allows an application to write to the SD card.
Name: READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Description: Allows an application to read from SD Card.
Name: WAKE_LOCK
Description: Allows an application to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
Name: CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Description: Allows an application to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to configured Wi-Fi networks.
Name: READ_CONTACTS
Description: Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your phone. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.
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