This document discusses mobile app security and provides recommendations. It notes that mobile apps are easily available through various app stores but carrying security risks. The rapid growth of mobile apps means security, speed, reliability and battery life must be considered. Using mobile data and networks carries the highest security risks. The document recommends securing phones and privacy by using lock screens, antivirus software, disabling untrusted apps, backup apps, and updating software. It warns that personal data on phones could potentially be hacked and controlled remotely so security precautions are important.

1. Mobile App Security : A Review
Do You Always Trust …Technology!!
Dr Umang, Department of IT
Email: drumangsingh29@gmail.com
Institute of Technology & Science, Ghaziabad

2. 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

3. Apps Available in App Store , June
2016
Src: https://www.statista.com/statistics/276623/number-of-apps-available-in-leading-app-stores/

4. Growth of Apple App Store
https://www.statista.com/statistics/263795/number-of-available-apps-in-the-apple-app-store/

5. Growth of Google App Store
https://www.statista.com/.../number-of-available-app.

6. iTune Apps
https://www.statista.com/statistics/268251/number-of-apps-in-the-itunes-app-store-since-2008/

7. 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
Support

8. Mobile Security
• Using Mobile data carriers and mobile
telecommunications is considered to carry the
highest risk potential. [Src:: KPMG e-crime study]

13. 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.

14. Lookout
• GPS Enabled feature, Locate your Mobile
Remote Alarm Feature
If your Mobile Lost: SIM Changes
You can delete your data remotely

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. Thank You!!