With over 75% of mobile apps in the Apple Store and Google Play Store vulnerable to malicious attacks, Codified is set to offer a free audit service to ensure apps are securing their users data.
The London-based mobile app and web development firm has gained extensive experience in the field since its launch in 2013 and its audit service has already helped a number of firms secure their apps from attack.
Martin Alderson, founder of Codified, said: “More and more companies are launching apps for their businesses. However, the fact that 75% of those listed on the Apple Store and GooglePlay are vulnerable to
attack is incredibly worrying.
“Hackers are constantly looking for ways gain access to sensitive data and it has become clear that mobile application security is a critical risk point for a lot of businesses.
“Whether it’s a mobile app that was developed overseas or in our own Silicon Roundabout there’s a clear, systemic, neglect of the most basic precautions that are needed to secure the data of businesses and their users.”
Alderson said the issues also extend to network security, something that 95% of apps depend on.
He said: “The recent breach of Carphone Warehouse saw hackers gain access to the details of 2.4 million customers. Most businesses think mobile and cloud security is something that won’t affect them, however, the security challenge is here to stay. This level of neglect risks their investment, reputation, and the user data of millions.”
As part of the drive to raise awareness Codified is giving startups and businesses the chance to get an insight into the state of their security profile with a free preliminary audit during over the next the month.
The security evaluation will look at possible issues with mobile applications and consider whether their backend and network structures are secure.
The audit, available on their dedicated site codifiedsecurity.com, gives business leaders insight into the security challenges of their applications and a technical consultation for developers to rectify the problematic areas.