Detecting malicious apps and mobile malware

Abstract

Contemporary mobile devices manage a growing volume of sensitive data and come with a wide range of features and services. According to the same pattern, there are an increasing number of vulnerabilities that target mobile devices every day. Popular mobile platforms like Android and iOS are definitely a tempting target for malware writers. While researchers work to develop alternative detection techniques to combat mobile malware, recent studies show an alarming rise in the business, which is expected to reach $1 billion, in which mobile malware exploits victims to generate income. Future malware sophistication will always outsmart current methods of mobile malware research and detection.The purpose of this work is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the most recent research on mobile malware detection methods and to present an organized and thorough review of the field.