5 Of The Best Android Hacking Tools For You To Use!

Android is everywhere these days, it is only natural to be concerned of the security of your very own Android device!  ...

Hacking is an art that requires significant in depth knowledge of everything that abounds the digital world. Tech savvy users like to play around with their smartphones. Android devices are everywhere these days. No wonder, there has been a rampant growth of various hacking tools to exploit/secure the platform. We have compiled a list of awesome Android hacking tools!

1.The Android Network Toolkit

zANTI is a comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit that enables complex audits and penetration tests at the push of a button. It provides cloud-based reporting that walks you through simple guidelines to ensure network safety. Using Anti is very intuitive - on each run, Anti will map your network, scan for active devices and vulnerabilities, and will display the information accordingly: Green led signals an 'Active device', Yellow led signals "Available ports", and Red led signals "Vulnerability found". 

2.Nmap for Android

Nmap mainly developed for Unix OS but now it is available on Windows and Android as well. Nmap works on both rooted and non rooted phones. On non rooted phones you will be limited to functions which are possible as non-root user (i.e. no OS fingerprinting, SYN scan, etc). Google released android-ndk-r5b which have infamous output problem fixed. Therefore, nmap android binary now works perfectly. Also, new NDK implements (almost) all C++ - therefore Crystax is not needed any more. In short, that means that build process is much simplified. 

3.FaceNiff 2.4 final

FaceNiff is an Android app that allows you to sniff and intercept web session profiles over the WiFi that your mobile is connected to. It is possible to hijack sessions only when WiFi is not using EAP, but it should work over any private networks (Open/WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK). It's kind of like Firesheep for android. 

4.AnDOSid

AnDOSid is designed for security professionals only! AnDOSid tag’s posts with two unique numbers which relate to the Android device that sent the request. It allows security professionals to simulate a DOS attack (A http post flood attack to be exact) and of course a dDOS on a web server, from mobile phones.

5.SSHDroid

SSHDroid is a SSH server implementation for Android. This application will let you connect to your device from a PC and execute commands (like "terminal" and "adb shell") or edit files (through SFTP, WinSCP, Cyberduck, etc). 

14 Android Apps For System Admins To Use

Android apps can be as useful to system administrators as PC applications. Some of these can allow you to do wonders from your smartphones.

With the increasing mobile phones usage, developers are taking more and more interest in various mobile platforms. As a result, many apps have cropped up on the play store. Here are 14 of the best ones that system admins can use.

1. QuickSSHd

This is an SSH server that has the ability to support SFTP/SCP and costs $1.49. It has been developed by TeslaCoild Software and gives the user access to shell and file transfer.

2. SwiFTP

This is an FTP server that has been developed by Dave Revell. It is a free and open source app, which does not support any encryption.

3. AndFTP

This app was developed by Lysesoft. It is a free SFTP/FTP/FTPS client, which is available in a number of languages. The pro version of the app costs $5.38 and adds support for SCP connection as well.

4. PocketCloud

This is an Active Directory that is supported by a remote desktop client. The app supports VNC protocol and the Microsoft RDP protocol using both mobile and WiFi connections. You can use this to connect to a Mac, Windows or Linux based computers. Some useful features are added in the paid version of the app.

5. Android-VNC-Viewer

This is an open source remote desktop client that allows you to run your computer from your mobile phone.

6. Remote Web Desktop

This app allows you to control your mobile from your computer web browser using an internet connection like 3G, 2G, WiFi and others.

7. Fing

This is a network discovery and TCP port scan applications that comes from developers Overlook. It is a free app that provides you with information about your WiFi connection. 

8. Exchange Touchdown

This is a groupware client that is compatible with a number of servers like the Microsoft Enchage Server SP2 and others.

9. Connectbot

This is a free and open source Android application, which has been developed by Jeffrey Sharkey and Kenny Root. It is a Secure Shell client that allows you to transfer files between your phone and a remote computer.

11. Astro File Manager

This app allows you to create a network location using SMB and gives you complete control over your files and folders.

12. WiFi Analyzer

This is an app that allows you to find out the properties of wireless signals that are available near you. An experienced user can use this to set up the right wireless access points.

13. bMonitor Server Monitor

This is another app that lets you monitor your PC from your cell phone.

14. NeoRouter for Android

This is a cross paltform VPN tool that can access Windows, Linux or Mac based computers without much effort. 

10 Awesome Free Games For Your Android Smartphone!

Get your gaming gear ready and prepare for the best in Android games.

Android as a mobile platform comes with a plethora of functionality, there is simply so much you can do with your smartphone. Enter large displays, with the advent of what we call 'phablets' and you know, our lives are bound to change for the better. Gaming, once restricted to traditional PCs and consoles has now come out of the closet and on to your mobile devices courtesy Android!

Here are 10 awesome free games for your Android smartphone:

1. Heroes of Dragon Age

-Strategy game, where players build their squad by collecting 3D figures of characters from Dragon Age and then pitting them against the computer or friends.

2. Dead Trigger 2

-First person shooter that drops players right in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. 

3. Dots

-An addictive puzzle game where players are required to connect colored dots in a set time frame.

4. Asphalt 8: Airborne

-Race as much as you want, this game will satisfy your craving for outrageous stunts. Drive up to 47 awesome cars on high speed tracks and go 'airborne'. What's more, well, there's a multiplayer mode where you can compete with as many as 8 opponents. 

5. Space Team

-Co-op game played between 2-4 players that emulates the bridge of a space-bound starship. You and your friends are required to save the ship from being blown up! 

6. Magic 2014

-Comes with all the cards from the newest series, and offers all the fun from its predecessor Magic: the Gathering. Plus there's an ad-hoc multiplayer that doubles the fun. 

7. Dungeon Hunter 4

-You loved Diablo 3? Well you must try Dungeon Hunter 4 then. Choose from four warrior types pitted against some awesome looking dungeons, courtesy some awesome graphics. Get your complete dose of hack and slash action! 

8. Galaxy on Fire 2 HD

-Space combat featuring a massive galaxy of over 30 star systems and hundreds of planets and space stations, all at your beck and call! For all the Star Trek fans out there!

9. Plants Vs Zombies 2

-One of the best tower defense games ever.

10. Vector

-For all those who want to experience the brilliant Mirrors Edge on Android! The free-style running game offers endless hours of running as a silhouette who is being chased by evil threatening to destroy your very existence. 

10 Free Online Tutorials On Android Development

Want to be an Android developer? The internet can be your best friend when it comes to learning new things. This is where you can go to get some training your way!

1. CSSE490 Android Development Rose-Hulman Winter 2010-2011, by David Fisher

Use these podcasts from the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in order to become a full fledged Android developer as soon as possible.

2. Creative, Serious and Playful Science of Android Apps

When a course is on Coursera, you know it's serious. Moreover, the name of this course suggests that it is everything you want in a course on Android. The most recent version started in December 2013.

3. Write and Publish an app for your Android Smartphone

Udemy's 32 minute video tutorial on writing and publishing your own app on Android is like a crash course in the topic. It's obviously not enough to make you a developer, but still quite useful!

4. Android Development for Absolute Beginners by mybringback

Mybringback has a pretty huge collection of video tutorials on Android Development. The videos are all up on YouTube and is a good watch for you to hone your skills.

5. Google Code University

Training in Android from the creators of Android themselves, Google. The courses and tutorials up over here are very useful!

6. Android Application Development, by David Janzen & James Reed (TA), Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo. Winter 2010

This is an open source course on Android that is available under the Creative Commons Attribution License.

7. Android Real Team Systems (North Carolina State University)

This is another one coming from the Google Code University. It is an advance course covering some advanced topics.

8. Harvard Extension School’s Computer Science E-76: Building Mobile Applications

This is a set of 12 lectures covering Android and iOS development, with one even on development for Microsoft's Windows Phone OS.

9. App Inventor for Android with Studio-Based Learning

In this course, from the Ball State University, you will learn to use the App Inventor for Android.

10. Vogella.com Android Tutorials

This is a rather well documented collection of Android tutorials that are easy to read through and understand. 

Here's How Consumers And Developers Can Get Android Apps On The Nokia X

Nokia has made the biggest news of MWC 2014 by launching its latest Android based smartphones Nokia X, X+ and XL. This is the first time Nokia has given up on Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system and has adopted Google's Android. However, these smartphones will not feature Google Play Services and by extension won’t have access to the Play Store. So, how is Nokia even thinking of wooing developers and consumers alike into falling head over heels with the Android devices, sans Google Play?

The Nokia X for instance is built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), version 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Nokia insists it has made very few alterations to the AOSP for its new smartphone. What it necessarily means is that most of the existing Android apps should work fine on the Nokia X without a hassle. Meanwhile, Nokia is "looking for Android developers that already have an app and are after a boatload of new consumers."

Here's how consumers and developers can get Android apps on the Nokia X:

Three Ways To Download Apps:

1. The Nokia store: Developers can simply drag and drop their standard Android Application Package Files (APKs) into the Nokia Store. Nokia will then scan the app for compatibility. Most apps won't need to change a thing, says Nokia. 

2. Third-party app stores: The Nokia store will come with links of various third-party app stores. Users can download just about any app from anywhere, insists Nokia.

3. Sideloaded apps: Users will be able to make use of the fact that Android allows the ability to directly download an APK from any source, however, the same does pose risks at times.

Three New APIs

1. Location: A new location API (Nokia HERE Maps) will now replace Google Maps.

2. Notifications: A new custom-made notifications API will now be integrated into the phone's home screen.

3. In-app payments: The Nokia X will support payments using direct-carrier billing with cellular partners across the world.

Three Messages To Developers

1. Massive reach: Upon release, the Nokia X will be a budget-friendly, attractive and app-loaded device. Developers will therefore get access to big new markets through their association with the device, claims Nokia. 

2. Money: Nokia plans to chuck the pay-per-download model for apps and instead use a “try-and-buy” approach to let users download the apps and pay for them if they want to keep them.

3. Time to market: Nokia insists that most APKs that work with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 will work just fine in the Nokia Store.

Keep Up To Date With These 35 Top Android Apps!

With so much happening around you, it does get tough to keep up with the pace. However, Android platform makes it possible to have every bit of information out there readily available as and when you want. The only pre-requisite is having a good selection of Android Apps to make your life way easier!

Here we have compiled a list of 35 Android Apps to keep you up to date with everything that's happening around you:

1. Reddit Sync Pro

-Offers news with community comments on 'interesting' topics of the day!

-Sync for offline viewing of your choice of news topics too.

2. DoggCatcher Podcast Player

-Manage podcasts and news feeds as you want to.

-Playback audio and video offline too!

3. Press (RSS Reader)

-An ad-free RSS client that syncs with Feedly, Feed Wrangler, Feedbin and Fever.

-There's one-tap saving to Pocket or Instapaper, while simple swipe to star favorite stories, mark articles as read, and navigate to the next article.

4. Instapaper

-Reforms online articles into clean, easy to read text that you can save and store to read offline later.

5. Scanner911 Pro Scanner

-Listen live to police, firefighter, emergency medical, air traffic control, and railroad scanner radio bands in US, Canada or Australia.

6. FeedR News Reader

-A reader for RSS/Atom feeds, it offers an optional Feedly integration too. 

-Saving articles to Pocket.

7. Phys.org Science News

-Features all categories on Phys.org, with real-time sync.

8. Scientific American Droid

-Not an official app for Scientific American Journal or Scientific America, but that’s where all the articles it serves comes from.

9. Discovery News

-News produced by the Discovery Channel.

10. Stars and Stripes

-Read news written by journalists embedded with US troops around the world.

11. BBC News

-Broad spread of news across several categories produced by BBC News.

12. USA Today

-Official app of USA Today. 

13. Voice Reading Pro

-Reads out news from any source.

14. HBR Feeds

-Not an official Harvard Business Review (HBR) app, however the news stories on it do come directly from HBR's RSS and social feeds.

15. Hacker News

-Open-source Hacker News app inspired by BaconReader.

16. NPR News

-Official National Public Radio (NPR) app.

17. Public Radio

-Listen to over 360 public radio stations.

18. Paranormal Times

-Read paranormal stories happening all over the world.

19. Only Good News 247

-Read only the good news from around the world and around the clock.

20. New York Times

-Official New York Times app.

21. Lotto Results Premium

-News on lottery results and jackpot information for Mega Millions, Powerball, Hot Lotto, Wild Card 2, 2by2, Decades of Dollars, Win for Life and state lottery games.

22. The Weather Channel

-Official app from The Weather Channel.

23. AccuWeather

-Provides weather anywhere in the world.

24. Weather Travel Fashion (WTF)

-Tells you the weather and suggests appropriate and fashionable clothing for it!

25. What Should I Wear Running

-Based on the local weather it makes recommendations for what you should wear while on the run.

26. All Events in City

-Official app of All Events.

27. StubHub - Event tickets

-Find events near you or in other locations across the US, Canada, and the UK.

28. SeatGeek Event Tickets

-A search engine for tickets that brings all available tickets in one place.

29. Wine Events

-Provides a huge list of wine events all over the world.

30. Whami – VIP, club and party events

-Provides info on clubs, bars, cafes, lounges, VIP parties, and party people hotspots in New York City, Los Angeles (LA), San Francisco (SF), Las Vegas (LV), San José, London, Toronto, Jakarta, Cape Town, Dublin and Sydney.

31. theScore: Sports & Scores

-Get live sports scores, stats and more.

32. ESPN SportsCenter

-An update to the previously popular ESPN ScoreCenter app.

33. Yahoo Sports

-Formerly Sportacular, this app packs a slew of new features and provides much faster reporting.

34. WatchESPN

-Watch live streaming video from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNews and ESPN Deportes.

35. World Newspapers

-Covers more than 105 countries and 6000 paper links

How To Dual-Boot Your Device With Both Android And Ubuntu Touch

You would have noticed that Android-based smartphones and tablets are almost at par with computers. So, just like computers, dual booting these devices is quite possible. In this article, we’ll explain how to dual-boot your device with Android and Ubuntu Touch operating systems. Canonical has announced a dual-boot tool for its OS recently, but being a developer preview, it is not yet completely bug-free. So, use it at your own risk.

The tool allows you to use both Android and Ubuntu Touch operating systems on your devices. It requires reflashing of the recovery partition of your device. The steps involved in the process are as follows.

But first, you need to meet the following requirements, 

- You need an unlocked Android device.

- You need to backup the copy of your current operating system.

Let’s begin.

1. First, start your Ubuntu desktop, add the repository and update it.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phablet-team/tools

sudo apt-get update

2. Next you need to install the Developer Preview Tools

sudo apt-get install phablet-tools android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot

3. If your Android device isn’t unlocked already, then unlock it. This can be done by enabling USB debugging on your Android device and then connect it to Fastboot on your Ubuntu desktop.

sudo fastboot oem unlock

4. Now you need to download the installation script and make it executable.

chmod +x dualboot.sh

5. Now you will be installing the dual booth Ubuntu Installer. This will be done by running the command given below along with your Android device connected to the computer. Here, if you are using a stock ROM, then use the first command. If you’re using a non-stock OS then the second command will come in handy.

- ./dualboot.sh FULL

- ./dualboot.sh UPDATE

A stock ROM is one that has no modifications, like an added SuperUser app etc. A non-stock ROM is like a CyanogenMod edition or something like that.

6. After executing the script, your device may reboot several times. This is normal, so don’t worry about it. When the process is completed, the Ubuntu Installer will be added to the Apps section. In order to install Ubuntu onto it, use the command below,

adb shell “su sh rm -rf /cache/*”

7. Open the Ubuntu Installer and choose ‘Trusty’ channel. This will be followed by a number of on-screen instruction that you will need to follow. These will also cover how to provide SuperUser grants. Let the installation continue after this.

8. Once the installation is completed, you will find the ‘Reboot to Ubuntu’ option. Choose this to boot your device with Ubuntu Touch.