Introduction The thick client penetration testing tools are used in the penetration testing process of thick client applications that involve both local and server-side processing and are often conducted using proprietary protocols. The attack surface of thick client applications can be extremely large, which can make thick client testing a very exciting endeavor for pentesters....

Introduction Any program that is installed locally on a user’s desktop/laptop is considered a thick client application. These programs are feature-rich and can run without being connected to the Internet. Examples of thick client programs include web browsers, computer games, and music players. The architecture of Thick client applications: There are mainly two types of...