Mobile hacking platforms

Mobile hacking platforms

STOCK ROM

It is the default ROM of an Andriod device supplied by the manufacturer


CYANOGEN MOD

It is a modified device ROM without the restrication imposed by device original ROM

BRICKING THE MOBILE DEVICE

Altering the device OS using rooting or jail breaking in a way that causes the mobile device to become unusable or inoperable

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)

Bring your own device is a business policy that allows employees to bring their personal mobile devices to their work place


                                                      Mobile Attack Vectors

Virus and root kit 

Application modification

Os modification

Application vulnerabilities 

Unapproved physical access

Loss of device

Modification by another application

Undetected tamper attempts

Copy usb key and loss of backup

Jail broken device

Mobile Platform Vulnerabilities and Risks

1. App stores
2. Mobile Malware
3. App Sandboxing
4. Device and App Encryption
5. Os and App Updates
6. Jailbreaking and Rooting
7. Mobile Application Vulnerabilities
8. Privacy Issues
9. Data Security
10. Excessive Permissions
11. Communication Security
12. Physical Attacks

ANDRIOD ROOTING

Rooting allows Android users to attain privileged control within android subsystem

Rooting process involves exploiting security vulnerabilities in the device firmware

Android Rooting Tools

1. Unrevoked
2. Recovery Flasher
3. Universal Androot
4. Unlock root

SECURING ANDRIOD DEVICES

1. Enable Screen locks for your andriod phone
2. Never Root Your Andriod Device
3. Download Apps only From Official ANDRIOD Market
4. Keep Your Device Updated
5. Do not directly download android package file 
6. Customize your Locked Home Screen With the users Interface

Android Vulnerability Scanner 

X ray Scan your Android device to determine whether there are vulnerabilities that  remain un patched by your carrier

X ray is automatically updated with the ability to scan for new vulnerabilities they are disclosed