Document Type
Article
DOI
10.25778/c4f6-bm81
Abstract
With an ever-increasing footprint, already topping 3 billion devices, smartphones have become a huge cybersecurity concern. The portability of smartphones makes them convenient for users to access and store personally identifiable information (PII); this also makes them a popular target for hackers. This survey shares practical insights derived from analyzing 16 real-life case studies that exemplify: the vulnerabilities that leave smartphones open to cybersecurity attacks; the mechanisms and attack vectors typically used to steal PII from smartphones; the potential impact of PII breaches upon all parties involved; and recommended defenses to help prevent future PII losses. The contribution of this research is recommending proactive measures to dramatically decrease the frequency of PII loss involving smartphones.
Recommended Citation
Pope, D., Hu, Y.-H. F., & Hoppa, M. A. (2020). A survey on securing personally identifiable information on smartphones. Virginia Journal of Science, 71(3), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.25778/c4f6-bm81