The Threat of Split-Personality Android Malware on Developing Economy
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2018-02
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School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Science, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley.
Abstract
Purpose: Android Smartphones and Tablets are
massively proliferating into every sector of
national economies. The developed economies
are well advanced in making preparations
against any eventualities and security challenges
that might arise with the adoption of these
technologies. Developing economies on the
other hand are not well ready to face the
different devastating challenges. This work
seeks to critically evaluate the security threats
associated with Android malware, especially the
awareness rate of Android users to the existence
of Android malware and the associated cyber
threats on growing economies.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey was
adopted and secondary literatures were critically
analyzed to fulfill the objectives of the research.
Findings: The findings revealed very low rate of
Android malware and cyber threats awareness
amongst users in developing economies.
Practical Implications: With the evasive and
sophisticated nature of malware, such as the
Split-personality malwares, low or zero
awareness rates of malware threats and the
acceptable cybersecurity behaviours and
practices can have a huge negative impact on the
growth of any economy.
Originality: The results and findings in this
study were primarily derived and analyzed by
the Authors. It is a unique study in the field of
Android malware research
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Android, economy, Split-Personality Malware, Cyber Security, Smartphones, analysis systems
Citation
Abikoye, O.C. & Benjamin, A.G. (2018): The Threat of Split-Personality Android Malware on Developing Economy. Computing and Information Systems Journal. 22(1); 1-11, Published by School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Science, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley