#319 Subho Halder: Why Traditional App Security Fails in the Age of AI

If an app worked, looks good, that was considered a success. But what stood out is how much trust we placed in this mobile application. I mean, today, if you look at it, all your credit card information, all your personal identifiable information are there in your phone. And you are carrying these credentials, payment data, personal identity, and behavioral information everywhere. The offer started developing much more faster, and it didn't stay still anymore. Release cycles started compressing. It's no more months. It's gone down to weeks and now even days. APIs have multiplied. Too many APIs are in in the world. This episode is brought to you by Tastytrade. On ION AI, we talk a lot about how artificial intelligence is changing how people analyze information, spot patterns, and make more informed decisions. Markets are no different. The edge increasingly comes from having the right tools, the right data, and the ability to understand risk clearly. That's one of the reasons I like what Tastytrade is building. With Tastytrade, you can trade stocks, options, futures, and crypto all in one platform with low commissions, including zero commissions on stocks and crypto so you keep more of what you earn. The platform is packed with advanced charting tools, back testing, strategy selection, and risk analysis tools that help you think in probabilities rather than guesses. They've also introduced an AI powered search feature that can help you discover symbols aligned with your interests, which is a smart way to explore markets more intentionally. For active traders, there are tools like active trader mode, one click trading, and smart order tracking. And if you're still learning, Tastytrade offers dozens of free educational courses plus live support from their trade desk reps during trading hours. If you're serious about trading in a world increasingly shaped by technology, check out Tastytrade. Visit tastytrade.com to start your trading journey today. I'm going to myself. Tastytrade Inc is a registered broker dealer and member of FINRA, NFA, and SIPC. So, Subho, can you introduce yourself to listeners? Sure. Thanks, Greg. It's great to be here. My name is Shubhoo Halder, and I'm the cofounder and CEO at AppKnox. So I started my career as a security researcher long before AI was a part of everyday conversations. But back then, I spent most of my time reverse engineering mobile applications for banks, telecoms, and other big consumer companies out there. Mobile security at that point was largely ignored. If an app worked, looks good, that was considered a success. But what stood out is how much trust we placed in this mobile application. I mean, today, if you look at it, all your credit card information, all your personal identifiable information are there in your phone. And you are carrying these credentials, payment data, personal identity, and behavioral information everywhere. But still, security kind of treats these application like a thin client, assuming the real risk actually stays on the server. Right? And that disconnect …