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Malicious App Detection

"Catch what app stores miss."

On-device behavioral analysis catches what static scanners and app store reviews miss.

Runtime detection of malicious apps — including those that passed store review

Malicious apps — including those that successfully pass app store review — can silently exfiltrate data, intercept communications, and establish persistent footholds on employee devices. Static analysis alone is insufficient: attackers routinely use code obfuscation, delayed execution, and staged payloads to bypass pre-publication scanning. MTAD runs continuous on-device behavioral analysis at runtime, catching malicious activity the moment it occurs regardless of how the app was distributed or what the store review concluded.

Key Capabilities

On-Device Behavioral Analysis

Monitors app behavior at runtime, detecting malicious actions regardless of code obfuscation, staged payloads, or app store vetting outcomes.

Permission Anomaly Monitoring

Flags apps requesting or exercising permissions that are inconsistent with their declared function — a primary indicator of malicious intent.

Silent Data Exfiltration Detection

Identifies background data transmissions indicative of credential theft or surveillance — even when the app appears dormant to the user.

Continuous App Reputation Updates

Threat intelligence feeds keep app risk profiles current without requiring device restarts or manual security policy updates.

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