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I am using https request for web API in my app. But I know Charles allowed to access https request also, via install root certificates on device. So, someone downloaded the app from PlayStore and installed root certificates on his device and got my Web API.

So, Please give me advice how i can protect my WebAPI.

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  • The question seems related to this question
    – Josef
    Nov 27, 2018 at 11:32
  • I think question is different from this This Question. Nov 28, 2018 at 6:18
  • @Josef In that question ask about Access Web-Service from Un-Authorize user only. I am asking Web-Service hit from app, will not show in charles. Nov 28, 2018 at 6:25

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You can't.

You can explicitly check the certificate used in your app.This will make it harder for anyone to use a MITM proxy. But if the app is running on the device of the attacker, they can change the code and allow their own certificate.

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  • without any change in the code possible? Nov 27, 2018 at 11:31
  • It is not possible at all.
    – Josef
    Nov 27, 2018 at 11:33
  • web request of some apps not showing in charles how that possible? Nov 27, 2018 at 11:41

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