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Android Hacking: Ethical Hacking for Android Apps & Devices (Udemy.com)

Android hack| Hacking Android, Android penetration testing, App hacking, Android Ethical Hacking for Android apps&device

Created by: Muharrem AYDIN

Last updated September 2026

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What you will learn

  • Ethical hacking involves a hacker agreeing with an organization or individual who authorizes the hacker to levy cyber attacks on a system or network.
  • In addition to proficiency in basic computer skills and use of the command line, ethical hackers must also develop technical skills related to programming.
  • Ethical hacking is a good career because it is one of the best ways to test a network. An ethical hacker tries to locate vulnerabilities in the network.
  • Many hackers use the Linux operating system (OS) because Linux is a free and open-source OS that anyone can modify it. It’s easy to access and customize .
  • Ethical hacking is legal because the hacker has full, expressed permission to test the vulnerabilities of a system. An ethical hacker operates.
  • The different types of hackers include white hat hackers who are ethical hackers and are authorized to hack systems.

How it compares

Against the other 523 rated Udemy courses in Hacking on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 51% of them
  • Reviews633#244 of 524 by number of reviews
  • Length3.9 hoursshorter than 59% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 87% of them

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Course Description

Hi there,

Welcome to my "Android Hacking: Ethical Hacking for Android Apps & Devices" course
Android hack| Hacking Android, Android penetration testing, App hacking, Android Ethical Hacking for Android apps&device

Whether you want to get your first job in IT security, become a white hat hacker, or prepare to check the security of your own home network, Oak Academy offers practical and accessible ethical hacking courses to help keep your networks safe from cybercriminals

Ethical hacking involves a hacker agreeing with an organization or individual who authorizes the hacker to levy cyber attacks on a system or network to expose potential vulnerabilities An ethical hacker is also sometimes referred to as a white hat hacker Many depend on ethical hackers to identify weaknesses in their networks, endpoints, devices, or applications The hacker informs their client as to when they will be attacking the system, as well as the scope of the attack An ethical hacker operates within the confines of their agreement with their client They cannot work to discover vulnerabilities and then demand payment to fix them This is what gray hat hackers do Ethical hackers are also different from black hat hackers, who hack to harm others or benefit themselves without permission

Due to its open-source nature, working with the Android platform necessitates constantly learning about the Android platform Udemy’s Android development courses keep you ahead of this learning curve, with courses on Android operating systems and more

I really like the approach of this course It first teaches you Java which is highly important for designing apps in Android Next, the instructor focuses on the Android SDK to teach you how to build beautiful applications for smartphones As the course title indicates, it is the complete guide
The Android platform is increasingly popular with developers, and a dominant force in the global smartphone market As more businesses develop mobile apps for customer engagement, Android development skills are likely to stay in high demand

Android development is a software creation process that focuses on applications, better known as apps, that are compatible with devices running the Android operating system (OS) Because Android is an open-source project, developers have easy access to the Android software development kit (SDK) Many use this kit in conjunction with Kotlin, Java, and C++ programming languages to make their apps The Android SDK tools compile your code along with any data and resource files into an APK, or Android package, which is an archive file that uses an apk suffix One APK file contains all Android app contents used by devices to install your app When the app is complete and ready for release, Android developers can upload their apps to the Google Play Store for users to download That's way in this course, we also focused on android Hacking, android Hack, hack android, android ethical hacking and android hacking

Chances are, you’ve heard of Android many times You may even have an Android smartphone, tablet, watch, or TV But what is Android? Android is a mobile operating system (OS) that was designed and developed by Google The Android OS is Linux kernel-based So, what’s “Linux kernel,” and why is that such an essential detail about Android Development?

In a nutshell, Linux kernel is an OS, well, sort of — it’s partially an OS More like a small part of an OS, but an important one The Linux kernel is the layer responsible for interfacing with the device’s hardware and managing the device’s CPU and memory The Android OS is Linux kernel-based because the Linux kernel allows for a more open and customizable OS, which is what Android promotes — any device manufacturer can take the Android OS and make it their own

Imagine how bad it would be if, say, resources from application A read information from another application’s files and vice versa with no constraints — malicious, insecure interactions would take hold and bring the whole system to a halt

The sharing of information (data) between applications is an essential part of building inter-connected applications, so the android OS requires developers to set permissions that users must grant to do certain things For example, for an application to access the phone’s File System (internal files), the user must give access first This means the app developer must let the user know, in advance, what the app they are installing wants to access For example, when a user installs an android app that needs to access the photo gallery or the phone’s camera, the app will ask for permission to access the gallery or the camera The app user has the power to either grant or deny permission App permissions in Android ensure the user’s protection from malware and software viruses

Android is the world's most popular mobile operating system and as a result there are potentially millions of smartphone users at risk of data theft and other cyber attacks That's way in this course, we only focused on Android hacking

Mobile phones, tablets, computers and more have become an essential part of our daily life People using the phones could be hit by bugs that are distributed widely and can be exploited by hackers relatively easily These devices store critical information that needs to be protected from those who want to access it without our knowledge such as our contact list, passwords, emails etc

This is where the importance of the mobile phone's security comes into play

In this course, you will learn how to hack Android apps ethically While you are learning ethically hack you will also learn Android Architecture, Android's Security models, Android Static Analysis and Developer Overview

This course is for all levels We will take you from beginner to advance level You will learn step-by-step with hands-on demonstrations

At the end of the course you will learn;

  • History of Android

  • Android Ecosystem

  • Android Architecture

  • Android Software Stack

  • Android Run time

  • Analysis of APK file Structure in Android Studio

  • Android's Security Model

  • Application Sandboxing

  • Permissions and Selinux

  • Developer overview for Android apps

  • Create an Android virtual device

  • Android Components

  • Developing a basic android app

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Instructor Details

Muharrem AYDIN

After 20+ years of software engineering experience with titles of software developer, product manager, and integration architect, I have been working in cyber security domain for last 15 years. I am not only a cyber security expert but also the head and kick-starter of a cyber security consultancy unit. 

In security field, I have performed dozens of penetration tests for institutes from different sectors: finance, military, state agencies, and telcos.

I have been consulting different companies in security field which includes global banks such as ING Bank, HSBC, CitiBank and more.

In addition, I am an adjunct instructor in a university and teaching cyber security for years.

I involved in technical areas and has taken responsibilities in: 

Penetration tests (Pentests) and security audits

Cyber security training & consultancy

Source code analysis & secure software development

Cyber security incident response

Information security management system (ISMS) consultancy 

Open source cyber security systems, such as OpenVAS, OSSEC, OSSIM, Snort, Suricata, mod security

I'm creating my courses by using my know-how and 10 years of experience. As a result, our first course "Hacking Web Applications and Penetration Testing: Fast Start!" has gained "Best Seller" reputation in its category. 

I have risen a lot of cyber security experts from scratch, and you are the next.


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Reviews

4.5

633 ratings on Udemy

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By Harvey on 11/19/2025

I didn’t expect to learn so much about Android security. The lessons were clear and easy to follow. Now I understand how apps can be protected better. Really good course!

By Banini Patrick on 9/16/2025

I started the course, but I noticed that there are many cases where updates aren't made. I regret purchasing this course, which isn't even updated. Once you're in Kali Linux, entries like ./run.sh don't appear, and the same goes for GitHub, where everything is different. It's a real shame. I know I won't get a refund, but it's a real shame.

By Archer Alcott on 1/1/2025

This course is incredibly useful for securing Android apps and devices! The explanations are very clear and supported with examples. The instructor explains even complex topics in an easily understandable way. The sections on tools and methods for testing and preventing security vulnerabilities are particularly detailed and practical. It’s an ideal course for both beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge. Thank you!

By Irem on 11/25/2024

A very well-structured course for learning the essentials of ethical hacking on Android platforms. The instructor's clear explanations of different tools and techniques made learning enjoyable. Perfect for anyone looking to get into mobile security and ethical hacking!!

By Neslin on 11/25/2024

This course was a fantastic introduction to ethical hacking for Android devices! The instructor provided clear explanations and practical demonstrations, making it easy to follow along. I gained valuable insights into how Android security works and how vulnerabilities can be exploited and protected against.

By Hüseyin Serdar on 11/21/2024

Highly recommend this course for anyone interested in ethical hacking focused on Android apps and devices. The step-by-step approach made complex topics approachable, and the practical exercises helped me understand real-world scenarios. A must for anyone serious about mobile security!

By Pawel Marek on 11/21/2024

A very good course for beginners like me, and I recommend it to anyone.. I did not find any difficulty in understanding, I am recommended to everyone.

By Joel Babb on 2/3/2023

Pretty good, he goes a little fast sometimes so lots of pausing and rewinding and slowing down the video if you're following along. Some of the labs are tricky to set up if you have a low technical ability I'd steer clear of this course.

By Irlon Terblanche on 4/7/2022

This without a doubt the best course on Android Security I've taken yet. The instructor is awesome and keeps you engaged. I would like to see more hacking techniques though. In other courses, instructors attempt to teach you to think like a hacker, i.e. to think ahead about what hackers might do, and proactively preparing for it. I've not seen too much of that in this course thus far. Ask me again later :-)

By Luvus pro on 2/27/2021

I'm really enjoying your course and I appreciate all of your effort to make this course as good as it should be 0_0 I do truly admire Ethical Hacking People and you're on the top of my list -_-

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Overall Score : 90 / 100