Advances, Systems and Applications
Table 2 Malicious activities using different permission types in Java source codes (adware APKs)
Activity | API for different types of permission |
|---|---|
Synchronization | android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS |
uninstall shortcuts | com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT |
user credentials | android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS |
read settings | com.motorola.dlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS |
access location | android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION |
install shortcut | com.motorola.dlauncher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT |
Synchronization | android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS |
Synchronization | android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS |
internet access | android.permission.INTERNET |
vendor billing | com.android.vending.BILLING |
install shortcut | com.lge.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT |
send SMS | android.permission.SEND_SMS |