Describe the vulnerabilities, threats and attacks on mobile platforms

Describe the vulnerabilities, threats and attacks on mobile platforms

1. THREATS

   • Attacker with physical access
     • Try to unlock phone
     • Exploit vulnerabilities to circumvent locking
   • System attacks
     • exploit vulnerabilities in mobile platform via drive-by web downloads, malformed data, etc
   • App attacks
     • Use malicious app to steal data, misuse system,hijack other apps

2. VULNERABILITIES

   • Device related vulnerabilities relate to those that are inherent in the mobile device as a result of its hardware configuration or software applications
   • Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments to assist in identifying areas of high risk
   • User behavior refers to incidents such as user errors, stolen or lost devices, and remains one of the top challenges in security management

3. ATTACKS

   • Attack on confidentiality
     • Malware
     • Spyware
     • Eavesdropping
     • Man-in-the-