Software and informatics

Smartphone App Security Risk Assessment

The technology

Dynamic Learning: App risk is accessed by monitoring app permission usages over time and between users. Security risks can then be presented before installing an app or when an app begins to act suspiciously.

Crowdsourcing: Researchers at VCU have produced a system to recommend safety features for mobile apps by crowdsourcing information from expert and non-expert users. Users will be able to maintain security control of each third party downloadable app by choosing settings based on recommendations.

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A screenshot of a smartphone security app