Threats, Attacks, and Mitigations of Smartphone Security

Authors

  • Hewa M. Zangana Department of Computer Science, Nawroz University, Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
  • Marwan Omar Department of Computer Science, Saint Leo University, Florida, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v9n4a989

Abstract

Mobile devices such as Smart Phones and Personal Assistant Devices (PDA) that are Internet   based are becoming much more capable of handling complex tasks such as online shopping, online banking as well as social media networking; However, the security mechanisms and defense measures that are built into those devices are not commensurate with those powerful communication and computational capabilities. This in turn, creates critical vulnerabilities thus promoting the chance for imminent security threats. The intent of this paper is to take a look into some of the vulnerabilities and risks associated with the use of smart phones that are Internet   based, explore the current security mechanisms and strategies that are in place, and finally propose some proactive defense strategies to ensure appropriate protection of critical information contained in Smart phone devices.

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Published

2020-12-04

How to Cite

Zangana, H. M., & Omar, M. (2020). Threats, Attacks, and Mitigations of Smartphone Security. Academic Journal of Nawroz University, 9(4), 324–332. https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v9n4a989

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Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020)

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