Android Hacking

There's a big difference between hackers (people who like to experiment with computer systems to make them do unintended things) and attackers (criminals who exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems to gain access to data or processes).

In this article, we'll cover the basics of hacking on Google's widely used Android system.

Introduction to Android Hacking

Since its release in 2008, adoption of Android has soared, and it is now by far the most common mobile operating system.

The reasons for Android's success are tied to its release as open source software, which allows application developers much better insight into its inner workings. The robust set of applications and extensions to Android translates to Android appearing on many different types of hardware.

In fact, Android has been so successful that it already captures more than 80% of the market share for mobile operating systems, with that number expected to climb to nearly 90% by 2022,

The same openness that makes Android appealing to mobile developers also makes it attractive to hackers. The open platform makes it easy to hack on. Of course, while most hackers simply enjoy experimenting with hardware and software, there are always going to be attackers who seek to exploit vulnerabilities.