Deep Learning Based Side-Channel Attack Detection for Mobile Devices Security in 5G Networks

Abstract

Mobile devices within Fifth Generation (5G) networks, typically equipped with Android systems, serve as a bridge to connect digital gadgets such as global positioning system, mobile devices, and wireless routers, which are vital in facilitating end-user communication requirements. However, the security of Android systems has been challenged by the sensitive data involved, leading to vulnerabilities in mobile devices used in 5G networks. These vulnerabilities expose mobile devices to cyber-attacks, primarily resulting from security gaps. Zero-permission apps in Android can exploit these channels to access sensitive information, including user identities, login credentials, and geolocation data. One such attack leverages “zero-permission” sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes, enabling attackers to gather information about the smartphone's user. This underscores the importance of fortifying mobile devices against potential future attacks. Our research focuses on a new recurrent neural network prediction model, which has proved highly effective for detecting side-channel attacks in mobile devices in 5G networks. We conducted state-of-the-art comparative studies to validate our experimental approach. The results demonstrate that even a small amount of training data can accurately recognize 37.5% of previously unseen user-typed words. Moreover, our tap detection mechanism achieves a 92% accuracy rate, a crucial factor for text inference. These findings have significant practical implications, as they reinforce mobile device security in 5G networks, enhancing user privacy, and data protection.