Security Research
Instagram API Interception
Configured a local MITM proxy environment with a patched Android application to intercept and analyze undocumented API calls.
The Challenge
Understanding and analyzing closed-source, undocumented APIs used by massive production applications (like Instagram) requires bypassing strict SSL pinning and certificate validation mechanisms built into modern mobile apps.
The Architecture
Configured a local Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) proxy environment. Patched the target Android application to bypass SSL pinning. Routed traffic through the proxy to inspect, decode, and analyze the deeply nested API payloads and undocumented endpoints.
Security & Networking
- MITM Proxy
- TLS Inspection
- Packet Analysis
Languages & Tools
- Python
- Android (Patched)
- Burp Suite
Concepts
- Reverse Engineering
- API Analysis
The Results
Successfully intercepted and mapped out the undocumented API calls. This project demonstrates a deep, practical understanding of network protocols, TLS inspection, and advanced security research methodologies.