AI Security Lab launches diagnostic tool for A2B attacks

AI Security Lab has announced the release of a specialized diagnostic tool designed to combat ‘App-to-Backend (A2B) attacks.’ These attacks exploit the analysis of publicly available Android applications to target the APIs and backend servers they communicate with.

Even if an Android app itself contains no vulnerabilities, attackers can use discovered API endpoints to exploit authentication flaws, configuration errors, or improper input validation on the backend server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data leaks.

The new tool utilizes a combination of generative AI and autonomous crawling engines to simulate attacker behavior. It performs penetration-style evaluations, such as testing login flows and authentication bypass risks. The tool is designed for ease of use, allowing companies to verify their resilience by simply providing the application files without requiring complex environment setups or manual scenario creation.