Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our society. With a large number of users spending more time and sharing more personal data with these devices, it would be beneficial to gain some understanding of data security. This paper presents different security issues regarding applications of Android systems which are one of the most popular mobile operating systems. The research also sheds a light on how the public feels about a number of privacy and security issues related to permissions and whether any additional factors play into an individual's understanding of the application permission framework.
['Jesse Obiri-Yeboah', 'Man Qi']
Data security of Android applications