How Can We Prevent Network Security Problems in Smartphone Apps?

Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith

Abstract information

Many android apps that try to use SSL to secure network communication fail in doing so and are insecure. By detecting such security flaws and interviewing the developers, the study presented in this video shows the necessity of rethinking how developers interact with security code. As shown, developers are not, as often implied, infallible. This means that prevention of security problems should be carried out by increasing the usability of programming software to match the requirements of app developers, follows MATTHEW SMITH.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB10054

Researcher

Matthew Smith is a Professor for Computer Science at the Rheinische-Friedrichs-University Bonn (Germany). His research interests lie at the intersection of technical IT security and privacy and behavioral research. He focuses on “Usability Security” considering the human factor. For his PhD thesis he was awarded the thesis award by the Association for the Facilitation of Research Transfer (GFFT e.V.) Germany. He is a member of the Fraunhofer FKIE in Bonn and the Research Center L3S at the University of Hanover.

Institution information

University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn)

The University of Bonn is one of Germany’s most prestigious and research-intensive institutions, consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. Founded in 1818, it is celebrated for its academic excellence, particularly in mathematics and economics, and boasts a record of producing several Nobel Laureates and Fields Medalists. Located in the former German capital, the university is integrated into the city’s historic fabric, offering a vibrant international environment and a diverse range of programs across seven faculties. As a member of the elite U15 group, it remains a global leader in innovation and higher education.
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Original Publication

Why Eve and Mallory Love Android: An Analysis of Android SSL (in) Security

Sascha Fahl,

Marian Harbach,

Thomas Muders,

Lars Baumgärtner,

Bernd Freisleben,

Published in

Rethinking SSL Development in an Appified World

Sascha Fahl,

Marian Harbach,

Henning Perl,

Markus Koetter,

Matthew Smith

Published in

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Matthew Smith, 

Latest Thinking, 

How Can We Prevent Network Security Problems in Smartphone Apps?, 

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB10054, 

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