ENSURING USER SECURITY IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS: CYBERSECURITY TECHNIQUES
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Keywords: Cybersecurity, Data Encryption: Symmetric and Asymmetric, Multi-Factor Authentication , Phishing Detection.Abstract
Abstract: Mobile applications have become integral to daily life, facilitating communication, commerce, and entertainment. However, their widespread adoption has made them prime targets for cyberattacks, such as data breaches, malware, and phishing. Ensuring user security in mobile applications is critical to protecting sensitive data and maintaining trust. Cybersecurity techniques, enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI), encryption, and secure coding practices, play a pivotal role in mitigating these risks. This article explores the fundamentals of securing mobile applications, addressing key techniques, challenges, solutions, and mathematical formulations to quantify security metrics. It also includes algorithms to support implementation, focusing on practical approaches for developers.
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