Analysis of Trojan APK

The video tutorial explains how Android applications request permissions, focusing on the Android Manifest XML file. It covers the distinction between normal and dangerous permissions and how users can revoke permissions starting from Android 6.0. The tutorial then delves into static malware analysis, using a Trojan APK as an example. It highlights the importance of checking permissions and activity tags in the manifest file. The video also demonstrates how to use keyword searches in JD GUI to identify potential malicious activities, such as external server connectivity through sockets and HTTP declarations.

What is the significance of the activity tag in the Android Manifest?

How can the search functionality in JD GUI assist in malware analysis?

What does the presence of socket declarations in an application indicate?