Android is a market-leading, open-source operating system. It is utilized not only in mobile phones, but also in smart TVs, smart TV boxes, and smart vehicles. Despite its substantial market share, it has significant security problems. For example, how to prevent attackers from taking control of the Android system, how to determine if spyware is installed on the Android system, how to detect potential vulnerabilities in the Android system or applications, and how to protect user privacy from being leaked.
History
Thesis type
Thesis (PhD)
Thesis note
A thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, 2023.