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Mobile apps aren’t just features—they’re gateways to sensitive user data: personal information, financial transactions, health records, and more. A single breach can cost a startup not only money but also customer trust, investor confidence, and long-term credibility.
Yet many teams still prioritize speed over security, leaving gaps that attackers exploit. At TLVTech, we’ve seen too many startups treat mobile security as an afterthought. The truth: it should be a core design principle from day one.
1. Insecure Data Storage
Developers sometimes store sensitive data (tokens, passwords, personal info) directly on the device. If compromised, it’s game over.
Fix: Use encrypted storage and avoid storing unnecessary data on the device.
2. Weak Authentication
Simple logins without MFA, rate limiting, or secure token handling make brute-force attacks trivial.
Fix: Implement secure authentication with MFA, OAuth 2.0, and proper session management.
3. Poor API Security
Mobile apps often depend on backend APIs. If these APIs lack proper authorization, attackers can access user data directly.
Fix: Enforce strict authentication, use HTTPS, and validate all requests server-side.
4. Insecure Code Practices
Hardcoded API keys, unprotected source code, or debug builds leaking into production all expose apps.
Fix: Use secure coding standards, code obfuscation, and secret management tools.
5. Insufficient Transport Layer Protection
Unencrypted traffic or improper TLS implementation can expose sensitive data in transit.
Fix: Enforce HTTPS everywhere with strong TLS protocols and certificate pinning.
6. Inadequate Testing
Many startups launch without proper penetration testing or automated security scans, leaving blind spots.
Fix: Incorporate automated security scans, regular penetration testing, and continuous monitoring.
Security isn’t optional in mobile app development—it’s fundamental. The cost of ignoring it is massive, but with the right practices, mobile apps can be both fast and secure.
At TLVTech, we help startups bake security into their mobile development pipelines from day one—so they can scale with confidence.
