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Intelligent Mobile Malware Detection
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Intelligent Mobile Malware Detection

by Tony Thomas, Roopak Surendran, Teenu John, Mamoun Alazab
December 2022
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
190 pages
4h 56m
English
CRC Press
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2Android Malware

DOI: 10.1201/9781003121510-2

Malware or a malicious software is a program designed to damage or compromise a device or computer system[38]. These malicious software can access and damage the valuable cyber assets of the organisation. Eventhough security vendors and researchers are pushing hard to control malware, cybercriminals are finding new ways to evade detection. This chapter explains how the malware has evolved over the past several years. We also explain Android malware types and families and the need for developing secure systems against malware attacks in Android.

2.1 PC Malware vs. Android Malware

The first PC malware, which was virus called Brain appeared in 1986[118]. The virus contained hidden copyright messages ...

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