Top FIVE Android Apps to Doing Cybersecurity Research

 When searching for hacking apps for Android devices, most of them require rooting the device. However, there are some Android hacking apps that do not require rooting and are easy to use for beginners.

These apps are useful for network administrators to penetration testers. Additionally, these apps are available on the Google Play Store and function with the latest Android versions.

Here are five of the best hacking apps for Android:

Fing

Fing is a Google Play app that provides a comprehensive summary of WiFi networks, nearest access points, connected devices, hidden cameras, open ports, and router vulnerabilities.

Using various tools, users can scan WiFi networks around them, block intruders, analyze ISP performance, perform ping tests, run traceroutes, and port scans.

Moreover, this hacking app has a high reputation with over 10 million downloads. Unfortunately, features to discover router vulnerabilities and hidden cameras are only available in the Premium version.

RoboShadow

RoboShadow Network IP Port Scanner is an ethical hacking tool for Android that provides free standalone penetration testing.

The Port Scan feature of this app can scan more than 65,000 ports. Through the free device test, users get the IP address, MAC address, and BIOS name of all devices connected to the WiFi network of the phone. All data logs are stored and exported for network audits.

However, although RoboShadow identifies open ports, it does not provide in-depth information about hacking threats.

SnoopSnitch

SnoopSnitch by Security Research Labs investigates phone firmware to determine installed and missing Android security patches.

Users also receive a brief graphical summary of which nearby networks are relatively safer from eavesdropping and identity theft by hackers.

With older Qualcomm MSM chips, users get more advanced penetration testing features, such as SMS & SS7 attacks and fake base station (IMSI attack) attacks.

Trustd

Trustd Mobile Security uses deep learning to scan potentially dangerous apps on users' phones.

This app also tracks dangerous WiFi networks and phishing agents, but its main focus is to continually monitor apps installed on the device. If users are worried because unknown apps suddenly gain access to the phone's camera, microphone, and other important features, Trustd will alert users about suspicious activities performed by spyware, ransomware, and other attackers.

Unfortunately, the app interface shows too much information below the dashboard. Additionally, the WiFi network scanning feature seems to be broken during setup.

IoPT

IoPT is a testing app described as the Internet of Protected Things. Its goal is to search for vulnerabilities in home office segments. For this purpose, the app provides an extraordinary set of tools, such as port scanning, host discovery, CCTV camera audits, and Shodan support for understanding digital footprints.

This app may seem simple, but it provides comprehensive visibility of every minor vulnerability in the user's network. The best part is that everything offered in the app is free.

Those are some of the best hacking apps for Android devices.