Beginner Android Ethical Hacking Lessons

I want to build a solid foundation in Android security by practising ethical hacking in a controlled, safe lab environment. My goal is to understand core concepts—reconnaissance, threat modelling, common vulnerabilities, simple exploit techniques—and then apply them on a test device or emulator without risking any real-world data.

I am starting from scratch, so please assume no prior coding or security knowledge. I’ll need clear, jargon-free explanations followed by hands-on guidance: first, help me set up the entire practice environment (Android emulator, recommended Kali or Parrot tools, ADB, Burp Suite, apktool, etc.); then walk me through beginner-friendly exercises that demonstrate how those tools uncover and mitigate issues such as insecure storage, weak permissions, and vulnerable network traffic. Screen-sharing or recorded sessions are ideal so I can review each step later.

Deliverables
• A working local lab (emulator or spare phone) configured for safe testing
• Step-by-step tutorial materials or video recordings covering 3–4 fundamental attacks and corresponding defences
• Simple checklists I can re-use to repeat each exercise on my own
• Short quiz or practical challenge to confirm I’ve grasped the basics

Acceptance criteria: the lab launches without errors on my Windows laptop, I can replicate every demonstrated exploit independently, and I understand how to clean up or disable any test malware we create.

If this sounds like a fit, let’s schedule a quick call so we can get started.