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In the world of Communication where almost everyone is connected, mobile apps are proven to be a great source of easy-to-use tools for convenience and efficiency. Meanwhile, these apps can also accidentally make public some valuable information so that they may be a basis of data leakage.
Insecure Data Storage
A lot of the mobile apps today store the data locally on the device with no or little security in place like encryption or role based access levels. Security breaches can arise when security applications are installed improperly.
• Untested data on device without information encryption
• The instances of missing reliable authentication options.
• Poor cryptographic systems and caching and storage mechanisms are vulnerable and allow data being looted.
Weakly Shielded Information
The Internet is one of the channels that apps use to send data and there are a lot of privacy issues if this channel is not secure enough. This risk could be the culprit in data theft and unauthorized access to an individual’s data.
• No encrypted data during data travels.
• Vulnerable networks (such as these open Wi-Fi networks) are easier targets for a person with malicious intent.
• Security problems in the protocol layer.
Third Party APIs / SDKs
Applications implemented on mobile gadgets take advantage of those third-party libraries and software development kits (SDKs) to perform tasks more conveniently. External components may not only contain flaws that provide a pathway for intrusions but also introduce privacy risks to the system if not carefully checked.
• No security review for third party components results in the security concerns.
• The exposure of software for infections in third-party returns.
• Thin alliance between these third-party SDKs tracking the usage of SDKs.
In order to address the issue of making data leak a thing of the past, app developers have to concentrate on secure coding percepts as well as implement strong encryption algorithms and carry out security testing. Besides this, people must be also wary during the permission granting process as well as the sharing of private data on mobile apps. When we build such a culture of security awareness, our digital privacy is better protected, and our sensitive data is safeguarded in the end.