Analysing Android Spam Call Applications

Developing a Methodology For Dynamic Analysis

Bachelor thesis (2022)

Authors

A.I. Pashov Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

Y. Zhauniarovich Organisation & Governance - TPM (supervisor 1)
A. Zarras Cyber Security - EEMCS (supervisor 1)
G.J.P.M. Houben Web Information Systems - EEMCS (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2022 Atanas Pashov
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Published Date

23-06-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

The aim of this research is to provide a structured approach for dynamically analysing Android applications, focusing on applications that block or flag suspected spam caller IDs. This paper discusses ways to determine how an application stores the data regarding the phone numbers, and what APIs it utilizes. In order to develop a methodology of what to search for while performing dynamic analysis, the research in this paper focuses on analysing one such Android application, using it as a template. Additionally, it provides insights and limitations on this analysed application, and potential improvements both on the techniques and tools used.