Running Android Apps on Linux with Anbox: A Guide to Setting Up Without Emulators

Date: 14/07/2025

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There are plenty of Android emulators for every possible operating system. The worst ones barely function, while the best run smoothly and sometimes even support gaming. The latter are usually available only for Windows, and their performance on Linux is mediocre. However, today is a day of celebration for Linux users: we now have a way to run Android apps directly on Linux without any emulation or lag, each in its own resizable window. Meet Anbox — the best way to run Android apps on your desktop.
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Hacking Wi-Fi Networks Using a Smartphone: Reconnaissance and Initial Attack Steps

Date: 14/07/2025

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You’ve probably tried hacking wireless networks using a laptop and noticed how cumbersome it can be, not to mention that it draws attention. But why bother with a laptop when you can use a real pocket-sized computer that allows you to go war driving without anyone noticing? In this article, we’ll go through the preparation steps and cover some basic attacks, and in the next article, we’ll dive into more advanced techniques.
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Console Android. 50 ADB Commands Everyone Should Know

Date: 04/06/2025

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There are many tools available for working with a smartphone connected via USB cable or Wi-Fi. Advanced tools allow you to move files, install and uninstall software, view contacts, take screenshots, and even send SMS, but no graphical tool can match the power that the Android console can provide. In this article, we will talk about ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – a standard tool for debugging and working with the Android console from a computer.
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From the Dead in 80 seconds. Bringing the bricked smartphone back to life

Date: 04/06/2025

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Most of the articles in the X-Mobile section are devoted to hacks and tweaks that require rooting, modifying the firmware, or replacing it with a custom one. However, not every reader is ready to subject their smartphone to such operations, fearing that they can turn the device into a brick or lead to instability in operation. Today I will debunk these myths and show that even in the most stalemate situation, it is not so difficult to bring a smartphone back to life.
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Battle dolphin. My achievements with Flipper Zero inside of a month

Date: 06/03/2025

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Flipper Zero, a hacker multitool created by Russian developers, has become quite famous by now. At the beginning of 2021, the project raised almost 5 million USD on Kickstarter, and the community keenly followed production-related twists and turns and subsequent difficulties with its distribution and delivery. In this article, I am going to share my Flipper-related for you to decide whether such a device is worth purchasing or not.
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Dissecting Viber. How to analyze Android apps

Date: 04/02/2025

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Once, while being on a job search, I received an interesting test assignment: analyze Viber for Android, find vulnerabilities in it, and exploit them. Using this episode as an example, I will demonstrate you an efficient approach that can be used to analyze real apps and obtain results in a short time. Joking aside: if you go through all the steps described below, you have a good chance to find a 0-day vulnerability in Viber. 😉
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