Content providers are used on Android to expose data to other components and applications in a defined way. They act […]
Category: IT Security
Analysis of Android Code Transparency
In 2018, Google introduced a new file format for submitting applications to Google Play called Android Application Bundle (AAB). As […]
Comparison of the Fingerprintability of Android and iOS
Tracking users across different applications has enabled application providers to offer the vast majority of their applications for free, as […]
Privacy enhancements for flexible access control policies
Policies for access control systems enable the decoupling of the control of data and resource access from the business logic. […]
Secure development of AI services
AI-based services can reduce time and costs on the part of government agencies and private companies, while increasing user satisfaction. […]
Detecting Inconsistencies between Android App Descriptions and Permissions
Android users are offered a vast number of apps that provide a variety of functionalities and assistance in everyday life. […]
Runtime Integrity Checks in Android Applications
In order to hamper reverse engineering of applications and thwart repackaging attacks, some particularly security aware Android developers integrate runtime […]
Prevalence of HTTP in Android applications
In contrast to the web ecosystem, where after initial problems the encryption of HTTP connections through TLS has gained wide […]
Utilising an Android smartphone as a key store for Web Authentication
This report shows how an Android smartphone can be used as a secure keystore for Web Authentication on the desktop. […]
Analysis of the Fingerprintability of iOS devices
This report examines the sources of information provided by the iOS programming interface suitable for recognizing iOS devices and their […]