Security flaws of operating system against live device attacks: A case study on live linux distribution device

M. Junaid Gul, Riaz Rabia, Yaser Jararweh, M. Mazhar Rathore, Anand Paul

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Abstract

Live Linux distribution devices can hold Linux operating system for portability. Using such devices and distributions, one can access system or critical files, which otherwise cannot be accessed by guest or any unauthorized user. Events like file leakage before the official announcement. These announcements can vary from mobile companies to software industries. Damages caused by such vulnerabilities can be data theft, data tampering, or permanent deletion of certain records. This study uncovers the security flaws of operating system against live device attacks. For this study, we used live devices with different Linux distributions. Target operating systems are exposed to live device attacks and their behavior is recorded against different Linux distribution. This study also compares the robustness level of different operating system against such attacks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 6th International Conference on Software Defined Systems, SDS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages154-159
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728107226
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2019
Event6th International Conference on Software Defined Systems, SDS 2019 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 10 Jun 201913 Jun 2019

Publication series

Name2019 6th International Conference on Software Defined Systems, SDS 2019

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Software Defined Systems, SDS 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period10/06/1913/06/19

Keywords

  • Insider Threats
  • Live Devices
  • Operating Systems
  • Security and Privacy

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