• Omkar Gawas
• Asst. Prof. Sonal Patil

Android smartphones are dominate the global market, they have become increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of security threats. This paper explores the factors contributing to the growing vulnerabilities in Android devices, including its open-source nature, ecosystem fragmentation, delayed security updates, and the proliferation of unregulated third-party app stores. Key threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing, and permissions abuse are examined, alongside emerging risks like crypto jacking, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), and the integration of Android with the Internet of Things (IoT). The paper also discusses the efforts by Google and the cybersecurity community to enhance Android security through initiatives like Google Play Protect, Project Treble, biometric authentication, and improved app vetting. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly with the slow adoption of security patches and user awareness. The study concludes with recommendations for further improving Android security and emphasizes the need for ongoing collaboration between developers, manufacturers, and users to address the evolving threat landscape

Android, Smartphone, Vulnerable, open-source, Malware, Security

"Android Malware Detection and Prevention", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.e656-e661, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410471.pdf

"Android Malware Detection and Prevention", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppe656-e661, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410471.pdf