mobile app security: a review
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Mobile App Security : A ReviewDo You Always Trust …Technology!!
Dr Umang, Department of ITEmail: [email protected] of Technology & Science, Ghaziabad
Mobile App• Software Application design to run on Mobile Devices• Easily Available through Apps Stores
– Apple App Store– Google Play– Window Phone Store– Black Berry App– Amazon Appsstore– Ovi(Nokia)– Samsung Apps
Apps Available in App Store , June 2016
Src: https://www.statista.com/statistics/276623/number-of-apps-available-in-leading-app-stores/
Growth of Apple App Store
https://www.statista.com/statistics/263795/number-of-available-apps-in-the-apple-app-store/
Growth of Google App Store
https://www.statista.com/.../number-of-available-app.
iTune Apps
https://www.statista.com/statistics/268251/number-of-apps-in-the-itunes-app-store-since-2008/
Mobile Application
• Rapid proliferation of Mobile Application Development should led these apps by taking following factors into an account:– Security– Speed– Reliable– Battery– Release of Versions updates with Antivirus
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Mobile Security
• Using Mobile data carriers and mobile telecommunications is considered to carry the highest risk potential. [Src:: KPMG e-crime study]
KEEP MOBILE SECURE!!!
• As technology grows day by day, it may be possible that your Mobile/icloud information/Social Information may be control by some one else.
• Smartphones, Tablets, having your personal data, Email, Social Information,Camera, pics may be hacked by intrusions.
• There exist few apps available in market to secure your phone and safeguard your privacy.
Lookout• GPS Enabled feature, Locate your Mobile
Remote Alarm FeatureIf your Mobile Lost: SIM ChangesYou can delete your data remotely
McAfee Wave Secure: IoS Based– It allows users to enjoy their
mobile lifestyle without worry.– Provides remote location tracking
& Web Console to help users find their missing device..
– Users also have the ability to wirelessly back up contacts, photos and videos, as well as restore or wipe contacts
– The wave secure is available in English, Russia, Chinese, European and Canadian Languages
– One time fee of $19.99 USD
Plan B
For Android• Install software remotely• Send SMS• You will get reply • SMS will be your location• Do you know IMEI No??• Type ‘*#06#’
•Distributed•Network aware data backup system • Designed for both personal use and business environments• It allows you to make use of hardware on remote computers provider excellent logging and reporting facilities, which keep you informed of what is being backed up, when, and where to.
Points to Remember• Always Update your Software• Use a Secure Lock Screen(e.g. Folderlock, Lookout, Secure Lockware etc.)
• Install Antivirus Software• Disable apps from un trusted sources • Use lock code apps and vaults• Use kid/guest modes• Keep Location settings enabled• Set up a SIM lock• Keep sensitive files off your phone
Data Transmission Risk
• Don’t use http:– Sending data in plain text– Risk: on wireless network easy to sniff
• Transmit Encrypted data• Use https– Make sure channel is secure
RISK: Even if sent securely, data leakage risk on server.. Greater if third party web service
Thank You!!