Side-Channel Attacks in Android: A Review

Side-Channel Attacks in Android: A Review | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 8 September 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Side-Channel Attacks in Android: A Review Authors : Vikas K. Malviya 0000-0003-0601-8191 [email protected] and Ashok Kasthuri Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175730954.43008761/v1 338 views 171 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Smartphones have become indispensable in daily life, with Android being the most widely used operating system. Its popularity, however, makes it a prime target for malicious actors. One growing threat is side-channel attacks---stealthy techniques that exploit indirect signals such as power consumption, timing, or electromagnetic emissions, rather than software vulnerabilities. These attacks are difficult to detect, bypass conventional security measures, and pose serious risks to user privacy and data. This paper reviews the current landscape of side-channel attacks on Android by synthesizing findings from existing studies. It highlights common attack methods, targeted vulnerabilities, and proposed defenses. Additionally, the paper identifies research gaps and outlines directions for future work to enhance Android security. The aim is to deepen understanding of side-channel threats and support the development of more robust protective measures. Supplementary Material File (side_channel_attacks_in_android_review_wiley_security_and_privacy_submission.pdf) Download 182.15 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 08 September 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords communication security privacy security and privacy in mobile communication services smartphone multimedia application security and privacy Authors Affiliations Vikas K. 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