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Mobile Security
Add value for your mobile customers and end users with security and NFC, which will differentiate you from your competitors and help you reach specific markets e.g. enterprise segment.
Mobile Security Threats
Attacks based on communication
- Attack based on SMS and MMS
- Attacks based on communication networks
- Attacks based on the GSM networks
- Attacks based on Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth-based attacks
- NFC attacks
Attacks based on vulnerabilities in software applications
- Web browser/OS
- Malware and Leaky Apps
- App Javascript Vulnerabilities
- Security Vulnerabilities Through Depending on 3rd Party Code
- Linux, Android Kernel Insecurity
Malicious software (malware)
The three phases of malware attacks are:
- Infection – Viruses and trojans
- Accomplishment of its goal – Ransomware, Spyware
- Spread to other systems – Portability of malware across platforms
Countermeasures
- Security in operating systems
- Security software
- Android (and Mobile) Security
- Security for iOS Apps
- Resource monitoring in the smartphone
- Network surveillance
- Manufacturer surveillance
- User awareness
- Centralized storage of text messages
- Next Generation of mobile security
Best Practices useful links:
- NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide : “Mobile Device Security: Cloud & Hybrid Builds”
- Android Security Overview
- Android Security Tips for Developers
- Projects/OWASP Mobile Security Project – Top Ten Mobile Controls
- PCI Mobile Payment Acceptance Security Guidelines for Developers
- Secure Coding in Android
- Android Application Secure Design/Secure Coding Guidebook