A Security Assessment on Malwares Disguised as Children's Applications

Abstract

Technological advancements have paved the way for children to be exposed to various technologies and applications at a very young age. Learning and playing among children are affected by technology, especially in the pandemic wherein technology is already integrated into our daily lives, mainly because children are tuning into the online world for school and entertainment. Children especially enjoy the benefits of being able to download any applications through the internet. However, these circumstances pose viable security risks. This case study aims to assess various security threats that can be easily found in children's mobile applications. Moreover, distinguish ways on how to mitigate the risks of the threats present in children's applications is a target in this study.