Dynamically changing the values in memory in a program being executed. In games in particular, HPs or scores during battles are easily changed by tampering with memory. Rampant cheating with memory tampering destroys the balance of the game, causing significant problems for game management.

An application with altered functions so that users can keep the edge in a game. In such an application, the initial values of parameters are modified so that users can play with the highest status, or their guns are automatically targeted at enemy characters, to name a few. There is such high demand that some attackers make their living by selling these applications. Once they have spread, it is extremely difficult to eradicate them.

Executing an application on an emulator to facilitate an attack. Emulators are extremely useful for creating multi-device environments, but are also an ideal tool for attackers. When an application is being executed on an emulator, security at the OS level is disabled, which enables analysis or tampering that would be impossible otherwise.

The act of disabling a license management system embedded in an application, or an application with a disabled license management system. This version enables a paid-for application to be used for free by tampering with the (physical or virtual) key call section for license management. The pirated versions are traded by malicious attackers who do not care about breaking the law in the market for pirated products.

Faking the GPS position information on the terminal to a desired location. By using such an application to fake their location, users can obtain contents that are supposed to be distributed only in certain areas, while being at home. Countermeasures against GPS location-faking are expected to become increasingly important, as many applications, game software and IoT devices that link with GPS location information have been launched.

Executing an application on an emulator to facilitate an attack. Emulators are extremely useful for creating multi-device environments, but are also an ideal tool for attackers. When an application is being executed on an emulator, security at the OS level is disabled, which enables analysis or tampering that would be impossible otherwise.

Analyzing algorithms from a program (binary) file. It is generally used for reverse engineering an application. Disassembling often targets industrial applications, with attackers aiming to steal proprietary algorithms of the software firm. If a proprietary algorithm is leaked, an application with the same functionality as your own product could be sold at a far lower price.

The act of disabling a license management system embedded in an application, or an application with a disabled license management system. This version enables a paid-for application to be used for free by tampering with the (physical or virtual) key call section for license management. The pirated versions are traded by malicious attackers who do not care about breaking the law in the market for pirated products.

Faking the GPS position information on the terminal to a desired location. By using such an application to fake their location, users can obtain contents that are supposed to be distributed only in certain areas, while being at home. Countermeasures against GPS location-faking are expected to become increasingly important, as many applications, game software and IoT devices that link with GPS location information have been launched.

Inserting illegal code in genuine applications and repackaging them. The purpose is usually to steal personal information. At a glance, it is difficult to discern repackaged software from the genuine article. Innocent users enter their personal information into the repackaged one, causing personal information to leak and a loss of trust in your company.