Open AccessA Systematic Review Analysis for Mobile Botnet Detection using GPS Exploitation
Author(s) -
Muhammad Yusof,
Madihah Mohd Saudi,
Farida Ridzuan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
malaysian journal of science, health and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2601-0003
DOI - 10.33102/mjosht.v2i.45
Subject(s) - exploit , botnet , computer security , android (operating system) , computer science , global positioning system , mobile device , confidentiality , mobile apps , world wide web , the internet , telecommunications , operating system
At present, mobile botnet has become a cyber threat for smartphone users especially on the Android platform. It has the capabilities to exploit the vulnerabilities and steal confidential information in the victim’s smartphone. Zeus, DroidDream and MisoSMS are examples of mobile botnets that have affected thousands of users worldwide. Therefore, this research paper presents a systematic review analysis on the existing techniques for mobile botnet detection techniques. It discusses the strengths and the weaknesses of the existing mobile botnet detection techniques and related works of mobile botnet that exploit GPS. This research paper can be used as a reference and guidance for those with the same interest.