Android Malware Springerbriefs in Computer Science

the long version

Mobile devices, such as smart phones, have achieved computing and networking capabilities comparable to traditional personal computers. Their successful consumerization has also become a source of pain for adopting users and organizations. In particular, the widespread presence of information-stealing applications and other types of mobile malware raises substantial security and privacy concerns.  Android Malware presents a systematic view on state-of-the-art mobile malware that targets the popular Android mobile platform.  Covering key topics like the Android malware history, malware behavior and classification, as well as, possible defense techniques.