On the effectiveness of memory analysis in revealing maliciousness in android applications
inforesearchPeer-Reviewed
security
Source: Elsevier Security JournalsSeptember 26, 2026
Summary
This academic paper examines whether analyzing the memory (the temporary data storage a program uses while running) of Android applications can effectively detect malicious behavior. The research, published in December 2026, investigates techniques for identifying harmful apps by studying what data and operations are stored in memory during execution.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
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Original source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214212626002620?dgcid=rss_sd_all
First tracked: September 26, 2026 at 02:01 AM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%