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Test your skills with Android and Termux security challenges
Learn to install and configure Termux with essential packages for security testing.
Analyze an Android application to find hardcoded credentials and security flaws.
Use Nmap in Termux to scan a network and identify vulnerable services.
Identify and exploit Android permission vulnerabilities in a sample application.
Install and configure security tools in Termux from source and package repositories.
Extract and analyze data from an Android device image to find hidden information.
Answers to common questions about Termux and mobile security
Termux is a terminal emulator and Linux environment for Android. It doesn't require rooting your device and provides a powerful command-line interface with package management capabilities.
Yes, Termux is safe when downloaded from official sources like F-Droid. It runs in a sandboxed environment and doesn't have access to system files unless you explicitly grant storage permissions.
Absolutely! Termux supports many powerful security tools like Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, and more. While it has some limitations compared to a full Linux system, it's capable of performing most security testing tasks.
No, Termux works perfectly on non-rooted devices. However, some advanced tools and operations might require root access for full functionality.
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This challenge will guide you through the basic setup of Termux on your Android device. Termux is a powerful terminal emulator and Linux environment for Android that allows you to run various security tools directly on your phone.
Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment application that works directly with no rooting or setup required. A minimal base system is automatically installed, and additional packages are available using the package manager.
Follow the simulated Termux terminal below to complete the setup process. Enter the correct commands in the order they appear to successfully set up Termux for security testing.
Once you've completed all the setup commands, you'll receive the flag. Enter it below to complete the challenge.
Follow the commands in order: pkg update, pkg upgrade, pkg install python, pkg install git, pkg install nmap, termux-setup-storage, ls -la
This challenge focuses on analyzing Android applications to find security vulnerabilities and hardcoded credentials. You'll learn how to decompile APK files and examine their source code for potential security issues.
Android app analysis involves examining Android application packages (APKs) to understand their functionality, identify security vulnerabilities, and extract sensitive information. This is a crucial skill for mobile security professionals.
Analyze the sample Android application information below to find the hardcoded API key and flag. The application has poor security practices that you need to identify.
This is a supposedly secure chat application that stores user data and communicates with a backend server. However, the developers made several security mistakes.
com.example.securechat
1.0 (release)
21 (Android 5.0)
33 (Android 13)
Enter the flag you found in the decompiled code to complete the challenge.
Look for hardcoded strings in the NetworkUtils class. The flag is stored as the API_KEY value.
This challenge teaches you how to use Nmap in Termux to scan networks and identify vulnerable services. Network scanning is a fundamental skill for security professionals to discover hosts and services on a computer network.
Network scanning is the process of identifying active hosts, open ports, and services running on a network. Nmap is a powerful tool that can be used to perform various types of scans to gather information about network devices.
Analyze the simulated Nmap scan results below to identify the vulnerable service and extract the flag. The scan was performed on a target network to discover open services.
Based on the Nmap scan results and vulnerability information, identify the vulnerable service and submit the flag.
Look for services with known vulnerabilities. The flag is FLAG{SAMBA_VULNERABILITY_DETECTED}
This challenge focuses on identifying and exploiting Android permission vulnerabilities. Android permissions control what an app can and cannot do, but sometimes these permissions can be bypassed or misused.
Android permissions are used to protect access to sensitive data and restricted functionality. Apps must request permission from the user to access certain features or data. However, improper implementation can lead to security vulnerabilities.
Analyze the Android application code below to identify the permission vulnerability and extract the flag. The application has a custom permission implementation that can be bypassed.
This application claims to securely store user notes, but has a critical permission vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to protected data.
com.example.securenotes
2.0 (release)
24 (Android 7.0)
33 (Android 13)
Based on the code analysis, identify the permission vulnerability and submit the flag.
The permission check is incomplete. The flag is FLAG{PERMISSION_BYPASS_SUCCESS}
This challenge teaches you how to install security tools in Termux from various sources. Termux uses the pkg package manager, but sometimes you need to install tools from source or third-party repositories.
Termux provides a package manager called pkg that allows you to install thousands of pre-compiled packages. However, some security tools may need to be installed from source or from third-party repositories.
Follow the steps below to install various security tools in Termux. Enter the correct commands in the simulated terminal to complete the installation process.
First, update the package lists to ensure you have the latest package information.
Python is required for many security tools. Install it using the package manager.
Git is needed to clone repositories from GitHub.
Nmap is a network scanning tool. Install it from the official repository.
Metasploit is a powerful penetration testing framework. Install it from the community repository.
Once you've completed all the installation steps, you'll receive the flag. Enter it below to complete the challenge.
Follow the installation steps in order: pkg update, pkg install python, pkg install git, pkg install nmap, pkg install unstable-repo, pkg install metasploit
This challenge introduces you to Android forensics, the process of extracting and analyzing data from Android devices. Mobile forensics is crucial for investigating security incidents and recovering evidence.
Android forensics involves extracting and analyzing data from Android devices to uncover evidence of criminal activity, security breaches, or other incidents. This includes examining file systems, application data, and system logs.
Analyze the simulated Android device data below to find hidden information and extract the flag. The data includes application databases, system logs, and file system information.
Google Pixel 6
13 (API 33)
Not Rooted
Application: Secure Messenger
Version: 3.2.1
Data Directory: /data/data/com.example.messenger
06-15 10:30:45.123 D/Messenger(12345): User login successful: admin
06-15 10:31:22.456 D/Messenger(12345): Encrypted message sent to user1
06-15 10:32:15.789 D/Messenger(12345): Flag stored in database: FLAG{FORENSICS_DATA_FOUND}
06-15 10:33:42.012 D/Messenger(12345): User logout: admin
config.txt - Application configuration file
cache/ - Application cache directory
shared_prefs/ - Shared preferences directory
Based on the forensic analysis, submit the flag you found in the data.
Look for the flag in the SQLite database and system logs. The flag is FLAG{FORENSICS_DATA_FOUND}