Security of mobile devices in aspect of e-services

Abstract

Commonly used mobile devices that store all kinds of data are now being used not only to make phone calls and send short messages, but also to make use of online resources and e-services, as well as for business tasks. The threat to their security can be caused by their improper use, faulty software or malicious code. Maintaining a high level of protection for these devices is a serious problem. The most popular mobile device is a smartphone, and the most widely used software system is Android. The article describes this system platform and its built-in protection mechanisms, indicates a real threat to mobile devices and presents principles of safe usage.