Mobile Platform Security

Mobile Application Security Platforms Survey

“…Meanwhile, web based applications were supported by some of the most popular mobile platforms such as Windows Phone 8, iOS, and Black Berry 10 [1], Mobile Web browser applications are facing the same security threats on Web View Technology like computers in terms of having all the vulnerabilities [29]. ‗Application layer', Middleware layer' and ‗Kernel layer' are vital extension layers that have been recommended against privacy and security issues within different mobile platforms [1]. In addition, differences within mobile platforms for instance the security architectures are based on a similar model; Permission-based access control, code signing, and application isolation are the three fundamental built security techniques within various mobile platforms [1].…”

“…‗Application layer', Middleware layer' and ‗Kernel layer' are vital extension layers that have been recommended against privacy and security issues within different mobile platforms [1]. In addition, differences within mobile platforms for instance the security architectures are based on a similar model; Permission-based access control, code signing, and application isolation are the three fundamental built security techniques within various mobile platforms [1].…”

“…al in [1] Moreover, when the mobile device stolen or lost the security risks alert. Buffer overflow is still one of the vulnerabilities within an Apple's application besides the advantages of having vetting process (it is a process to review the apple's application).…”

“…It can be said that with entire dedicated site as a guideline for the developers and Objective-C in iPhone programming language [1] [12]. Likewise, vetting process is not a concrete solution against malicious actions due to the existence of different approaches to hide the malicious codes in applications [1] [34]. Hence, vetting process has not been provided by the Android platforms for the developers.…”

Boot with Integrity, or Don’t Boot

“…In fact, most Android device manufacturers do not implement a secure boot, and intentionally allow a custom operating system to be loaded. 10 CyanogenMod is one of the most famous customized mobile operating systems derived from Android. Tutorials and materials for rooting Android devices are publicly available.…”