As Smartphones and tablets become constant companions and Android being the most used in numbers, cyber attackers are using every avenue available to break into Android devices to gain complete access to critical information or install malware that draws data from mobile devices.
Besides Android being the most popular mobile operating system there is a continuous stream of security concerns along its usage. However, through constant upgrading and innovation, recent developments have improved the situation. Advanced features like full-disk encryption, restricted profiles, improved authentication, and SafetyNet has robust capabilities to secure Android devices.
Following security threats are the worst nightmare of every android app development companies.
Malware
Viruses, worms and other malware issues are as common as it can be where software is involved. As in the case of Android, the most effective solutions to such issues are implementing robust mobile app development systems. This can prevent any infected app from contaminating an entire device.
User Behavior
User behavior can solve a lot of security issues. Guiding users to comply with straightforward policies, which are usually simple, can avoid encroachment of unwanted software or malware into their devices. Users while using apps, they should ensure that beyond simply ignoring permissions notifications, they should try to identify what data, device features and other apps that their app in use is accessing. Today, mobile content and application management has become more critical than ever before to control the flow of data among apps. Additionally, users need to blacklist third-party apps without fail.
Compartmentalization
Compartmentalization of apps is effective in limiting security problems. This is where EMM plays a central role in encouraging good organizational security practices. Organizations can implement varying levels of clearance within their workplace ecosystem. It is now increasingly used in a varied line of business including commercial security engineering to protect sensitive data like medical records and bank transaction details.