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Mobile Device Security: A Survey on Mobile Device Threats, Vulnerabilities and their Defensive Mechanism

by Sujithra M, Padmavathi G
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 56 - Number 14
Year of Publication: 2012
Authors: Sujithra M, Padmavathi G
10.5120/8960-3163

Sujithra M, Padmavathi G . Mobile Device Security: A Survey on Mobile Device Threats, Vulnerabilities and their Defensive Mechanism. International Journal of Computer Applications. 56, 14 ( October 2012), 24-29. DOI=10.5120/8960-3163

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title = { Mobile Device Security: A Survey on Mobile Device Threats, Vulnerabilities and their Defensive Mechanism },
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Abstract

Mobile communication has become a serious business tool nowadays. Mobile devices are the major platform for the users to transfer and exchange diverse data for communication. These devices are variably used for applications like banking, personal digital assistance, remote working, m-commerce, internet access, entertainment and medical usage. However people are still hesitant to use mobile devices because of its security issue. It is necessary to provide a reliable and easy to use method for securing these mobile devices against unauthorized access and diverse attacks. It is preferred to apply biometrics for the security of mobile devices and improve reliability over wireless services. This paper deals with various threats and vulnerabilities that affect the mobile devices and also it discusses how biometrics can be a solution to the mobile devices ensuring security.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Mobile devices Security Threats Vulnerabilities Biometrics

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