OWASP Mobile Security Top 10: Platform Misuse

Platform misuse in mobile security refers to the improper usage of Android and iOS platforms, leading to applications unintentionally violating security guidelines and best practices. This can extend to any feature of the platform or failure to implement security controls, making it a significant threat to mobile security.

Preventive measures for addressing platform misuse vulnerability in mobile security include adhering to platform development best practices and guidelines, using secure configuration and coding to harden the server-side, restricting applications from transmitting user data, restricting file access permissions, and encrypting and storing data securely.

Improper data storage is a major vulnerability in mobile security because attackers can easily exploit stolen devices and exfiltrate sensitive data. Storing data in a secure location inaccessible to other applications or individuals is crucial for mitigating this risk.

<p>To ensure secure data storage in mobile applications, practices such as keeping data encrypted, using an access authorization mechanism, restricting the application’s access to stored data, and employing secure coding practices to prevent buffer overflow and data logging can be implemented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unsafe communications in mobile applications pose the risk of data interception during transmission to or from the applications, particularly when involving the Internet or a compromised telecommunications carrier. This creates opportunities for attackers to intercept sensitive data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The recovery of evidence from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phone records, text messages, online search history, and location data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law enforcement and other entities besides law enforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To extract digital evidence or relevant data from a mobile device while maintaining forensic integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mobile forensics.</p> Signup and view all the answers