What are Environmental Checks?

Environmental Checks

Definition

Security checks performed by apps to verify that they are running in a trusted environment (e.g., not on a jailbroken or rooted device).

Real-World Examples

A banking app performs environmental checks to ensure it is not running on a rooted device, which may be vulnerable to attacks.

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What do environmental checks verify in mobile apps?

That the app is running in a trusted environment.