A Survey of Evaluation Techniques for Android Anti-Malware using Transformation Attacks

Abstract

Android an open-source operating system mainly used for mobile phones have become increasingly popular. Studies suggest that mobile malware threats have recently become a real concern and the impact of malware is getting worse. 2014 saw an astounding 75 percent increase in the Android mobile malware. It is therefore imperative to evaluate the resistance and robustness of anti-malware products for android against various malware. To evaluate existing anti-malware, a systematic framework called DroidChameleon is developed with several common transformation techniques. This survey examines the effectiveness and robustness of popular antimalware tools and compare them against one another aiding in the decision making process involved with developing a secure system.