Android has rapidly become the most popular mobile operating system because of its open
source, rich hardware selectivity, and millions of applications (Apps). Meanwhile, the open …

In parallel with the meteoric rise of mobile software, we are witnessing an alarming
escalation in the number and sophistication of the security threats targeted at mobile …

Item-based collaborative filtering (ie, ICF) technique has been widely recruited to make
service recommendations in the big data environment. However, the ICF technique only …

Digital investigations of stealthy attacks on Android devices pose particular challenges to
incident responders. Whereas consequential late detection demands accurate and …

Today's phone could be described as a charismatic tool that has the ability to keep human
beings captivated for a considerable amount of their precious time. Users remain in the …

Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular in daily routines around the world.
However, malware in smartphones is getting more prevalent, and will introduce potential …

Permissions are the cornerstone for Android security model, as they enable secure access
to sensitive resources of the phone. Consequently, improper use of Android permission …

Mobile apps brought unprecedented convenience to everyday life, and nowadays, hardly
any interactive service exists without having an interface through an app. The rich …

Android smartphones are ubiquitous all over the world, and organizations that turn profits
out of data mining user personal information are on the rise. Many users are not aware of the …

Mobile devices are ubiquitous in today's digital world. While people enjoy the convenience
brought by mobile devices, it has been proven that many mobile apps leak personal …