Abstract
The security of cryptocurrency wallets is directly related to the security of personal assets. However, due to the design defects of mobile operating system and cryptocurrency wallets, security incidents of cryptocurrency wallets occur frequently, causing irreversible losses to users' assets or privacy. In this paper, we study the security risks of Android-based cryptocurrency wallets. We establish the adversary model, analyze the attack surface originated from the Android OS, and demonstrate several attack vectors by conducting experiments on multiple popular cryptocurrency wallets in Google Play Store. Finally, we present several security defense strategies in response to the security risks.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings 2020 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain |
| Subtitle of host publication | Blockchain 2020 |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 9-16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780738104959 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780738104966 |
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| Publication status | Published - Nov 2020 |
| Event | 3rd IEEE International Conference on Blockchain (Blockchain 2020) - Virtual, Rhodes Island, Greece Duration: 2 Nov 2020 → 6 Nov 2020 http://www.blockchain-ieee.org/#:~:text=IEEE%20Blockchain%2D2020%20will%20be,technologies%20and%20theories%20for%20blockchain. |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Blockchain, Blockchain |
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Conference
| Conference | 3rd IEEE International Conference on Blockchain (Blockchain 2020) |
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| Abbreviated title | Blockchain 2020 |
| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Rhodes Island |
| Period | 2/11/20 → 6/11/20 |
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Research Keywords
- Android application security
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency wallets
- Permission