What is Anti-Hook (Anti-Hooking)?

Anti-Hook (Anti-Hooking)

Definition

A method used to prevent attackers from injecting malicious code or modifying the app’s runtime behavior through hooking techniques (inserting code, intercepting data, or controlling its functions without the app developer/end-user knowing).

Real-World Examples

App defense may use anti-hooking to prevent tools like Frida from altering app functions.

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Quiz

What technique does anti-hooking prevent during runtime?

Injection of malicious code.