8kSec Launches Free Mobile Security Labs to Address Real-World Skills Gaps

MALDEN, Mass. - June 30, 2025 - PRLog -- Mobile apps are everywhere, with more than 100 billion downloads a year and over a billion new smartphones shipped annually. But while the ecosystem and its security threats are evolving quickly, the learning resources for mobile security haven't kept up.

"Security professionals rely on vulnerable apps to train and teach real-world pentesting and mitigation skills," said Aleksandra Andreeva, Product Marketing Manager at 8kSec. "But the same old ones keep showing up in trainings, blogs, and talks, and they no longer reflect today's threat landscape."

That's why 8kSec, a cybersecurity company focused on mobile security, is launching a new collection of free, hands-on mobile security labs covering iOS, Android, and ARM exploitation. Inspired by the functionality of real-world applications like games, VPNs, and password managers, these labs provide a legal and safe environment to move beyond theory and gain practical skills.

"A lack of modern, practical labs is one of the most common frustrations we hear from those new to mobile security," Aleksandra added. "Our team has spent thousands of hours on research, and we're excited to make that knowledge accessible through labs that explore mobile security from multiple angles." She continued, "Imagine building a real-world exploit to take over a target application, or compromising it with just a single link. That is the exact, practical experience we want to offer."

The new labs are broken down into three categories:

- 10 Android Application Exploitation Challenges
- 11 iOS Application Exploitation Challenges
- 9 ARM Exploitation Challenges

After completing the challenges, players can submit their solutions for review and earn an official Certificate of Completion to prove their expertise.

The 8kSec Mobile Security Labs are available now, for free, at https://8ksec.io/battle/?utm_source=prlog&utm_medium=pr