Android Security Awesome

URL: https://github.com/ashishb/android-security-awesome
Category: Themed Directories
Tags: android, security, awesome-lists
License: Apache-2.0

Overview

Android Security Awesome is a curated, open-source directory of Android security resources. It aggregates tools, online services, academic and research materials, and information on exploits and vulnerabilities related to Android applications and devices.

Features

1. Organized Resource Collection

• Structured sections for:
  • Tools
  • Academic / Research / Publications / Books
  • Exploits / Vulnerabilities / Bugs
• Focused specifically on Android security for both apps and devices.

2. Tools

The directory maintains categorized links to Android security tools, including:

Online Analyzers

• AndroTotal – Online multi-engine analysis for Android applications.
• Appknox – Commercial online Android app security analysis platform (not free).
• VirusTotal – Multi-engine malware scanning service (Android APK support, max 128 MB per file).
• Fraunhofer App-Ray – Commercial Android app risk and security analysis platform (not free).
• NowSecure Lab Automated – Automated mobile app security testing service.

Note: The full repository includes additional tools beyond those partially visible here (static analysis, dynamic analysis, reversing, forensics, etc.), all focused on Android security.

3. Academic / Research / Publications / Books

• Dedicated section for:
  • Peer-reviewed research papers
  • Academic publications
  • Books and formal study materials related to Android security, exploitation, and defense.

4. Exploits / Vulnerabilities / Bugs

• Collection of references to:
  • Publicly known Android vulnerabilities
  • Exploit writeups and proof-of-concept code
  • Bug reports and security issues affecting Android OS and apps.

5. Open-Source Repository Structure

• Public GitHub repository with:
  • README.md – main categorized list
  • LICENSE – Apache-2.0
  • contributing.md – contribution guidelines
  • Makefile and scripts (e.g., run_awesome_bot.sh) to help maintain link quality and repository consistency.
• Community-driven, accepting contributions via pull requests.

Pricing

• The repository itself is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
• Some linked tools/services within the directory are commercial or not free (e.g., Appknox, Fraunhofer App-Ray, NowSecure offerings), but they are external products; this repository only lists them and does not sell them.

Use Cases

• Security researchers compiling tooling for Android app analysis and exploitation.
• Mobile developers learning about securing Android applications.
• Penetration testers building a toolkit for Android assessments.
• Students and academics gathering Android security references and literature.