An Overview and Analysis of Android Malware

A. Gajalakshmi, V. Nagarajan

2023

Abstract

Android malware refers to malicious software specifically designed to target Android devices, posing a significant threat to the security and privacy of mobile users. With the growing popularity of Android devices, malware authors are continuously developing new and sophisticated techniques to bypass security measures and gain access to sensitive information. This paper provides an overview and analysis of Android malware, including its various types and distribution methods, and highlights the potential consequences of a malware attack on Android devices. Additionally, the paper discusses best practices and measures that can be taken to prevent and mitigate the impact of Android malware, including the use of antivirus software, regularly updating the device and its apps, and being cautious when downloading and installing apps from third-party app stores. Overall, this paper aims to raise awareness of the growing threat of Android malware and the importance of taking proactive steps to protect against it.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Gajalakshmi A. and Nagarajan V. (2023). An Overview and Analysis of Android Malware. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Internet of Things: Accelerating Innovation in Industry and Consumer Electronics - Volume 1: AI4IoT; ISBN 978-989-758-661-3, SciTePress, pages 329-335. DOI: 10.5220/0012771000003739

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ai4iot23,
author={A. Gajalakshmi and V. Nagarajan},
title={An Overview and Analysis of Android Malware},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Internet of Things: Accelerating Innovation in Industry and Consumer Electronics - Volume 1: AI4IoT},
year={2023},
pages={329-335},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012771000003739},
isbn={978-989-758-661-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Internet of Things: Accelerating Innovation in Industry and Consumer Electronics - Volume 1: AI4IoT
TI - An Overview and Analysis of Android Malware
SN - 978-989-758-661-3
AU - Gajalakshmi A.
AU - Nagarajan V.
PY - 2023
SP - 329
EP - 335
DO - 10.5220/0012771000003739
PB - SciTePress