In this project we have developed an array of solutions for protecting and detecting fraudulent mobile device and social network data. At device level, we designed KXRay to detect the existence and location of specific instances of target data structure types in kernel or VM by observing memory accesses and training for target-specific timing-based signatures. We have developed DroidShield, a new Android/TrustZone protection paradigm that protects user-land application data from all...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Carbunar,Bogdan, Florida International University Miami United States, social...

The Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Ground Force Commander surveys the farmland in front of him. His unit of ISOF soldiers has just captured two ISIL Commanders (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) at a house 50 kilometers from Baghdad far enough away to put this unit in danger of being overrun if ISIL fighters respond quickly. He knows that his enemies must have received the call to arms only minutes ago, and are on the way to his location.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Thielenhaus, Christopher, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA MONTEREY United...

The Android (trademark) Operating System (OS) is far and away the most popular OS for mobile devices. However, the ease of entry into the Android (trademark) Marketplace allows for easy distribution of malware. This paper surveys malware distribution methodologies, and then describes current work being done to determine the risk that an app is infected. App analysis methods discussed include code and behavioral analysis methods.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Hallman,Roger A, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific San Diego United...