On the approach to ensuring the security of mobile devices

Abstract

On the approach to ensuring the security of mobile devices

Oblasov A.A., Voropaev D.V.

Incoming article date: 12.01.2026

This paper examines an approach to comprehensively ensuring the security of mobile devices, which are the primary tools for communication, banking, and the use of medical services containing passwords, documents, and correspondence. Mobile device security is examined at several levels. Protection levels for mobile platforms, applications, telecom operators, and the user level are highlighted. An analysis of attacks on mobile devices is conducted, and the vectors of the most common attack types are identified. A comparative analysis of iOS and Android mobile platforms was conducted, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The main areas of mobile device security implemented by telecom operators were analyzed. Several successful attacks on mobile banking systems were analyzed, and a classification of the main threats to mobile banking was provided.

Keywords: mobile device protection, cyberattack, attack vector, Android, iOS, application protection methods, mobile banking systems