Technical Articles
The latest technical articles and news on mobile app security testing, IoT and research from Corellium and community contributors.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Setting Up a Virtual Signal Device using Corellium
Want to use Signal without using your main phone number or device? This guide shows how to set up a virtual Signal device on Corellium, requiring a pre-configured Android device with OpenGApps.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Checking Suspicious Links in Corellium
Phishing scam alert? Learn how to inspect suspicious SMS links using Corellium's Network Monitor on your Android or jailbroken iOS device. This post covers inspecting the link directly, with a follow-up on using virtual devices with proxy tools.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Userspace Interaction with the Hypervisor
Want to bypass the OS and jump straight to the kernel debugger from your user-mode application? This blog reveals a specific opcode sequence that achieves this for EL0 user software, even though BRK is typically intercepted by the kernel.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Debugging the XNU Kernel with IDA Pro and Corellium
Learn about IDA 7.3's Remote XNU Debugger. This guide explains how to debug the Darwin kernel using IDA's analysis features while the kernel runs on virtual machines. Works on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
How to Debug the Kernel
Corellium virtual devices allow you to inspect and modify the state of the whole system under user control. Discover how in this kernel debugging how to guide.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Accessing Kernel and Physical RAM from Userland
Discover how Corellium virtual devices enable access to kernel or physical views of VM RAM.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Using Root from Apps
Discover how to use su from an app you're installing on a Corellium device.

Corellium •
May 16, 2024
Demonstrate a Bluetooth Connection
Discover how to configure two virtual Android devices in order to demonstrate a working Bluetooth connection on Corellium.

Corellium •
May 09, 2024
How to Debug Userland Native Code
Debugging Userland native code can be frustrating. This step-by-step guide will help you untangle the complexities.

Corellium •
May 09, 2024
Build a Custom Kernel for Android on Debian-based Linux
Want to build a custom Android kernel? It's easier than you think! Learn how with this step-by-step guide.

Steven Smiley & Brian Robison •
May 09, 2024
Mobile Vulnerabilities Exposed: Data at Rest
Learn about exposing mobile app vulnerabilities in data at rest. Watch our expert webinar or read the recap and case study.

Steven Smiley & Brian Robison •
Apr 30, 2024
Mobile Vulnerabilities Exposed: Data in Transit
Learn how to capture network traffic and protect data in transit. Watch our expert webinar or read the recap and case study.
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