Android Malware Detection and its Security

The popularity of mobile apps is growing thanks to advancements in technology. This article specifically discusses the Android mobile platform and its layered approach to app development, as well as the security concerns associated with it. Android is an open-source operating system for mobile phones that includes middleware, a user interface, and app software. However, the Android Market's lack of strict security checks means that it is vulnerable to security threats. To counter this, the article proposes a layered approach for developing secure Android apps and the use of an Android Application Sandbox that can identify potentially harmful programs through static and dynamic analysis.