4 papers
Understanding User Privacy Perceptions of GenAI Smartphones
Ran Jin, Liu Wang, Shidong Pan +3
GenAI smartphones, which natively embed generative AI at the system level, are transforming mobile interactions by automating a wide range of tasks and executing UI actions on beha…
A Big Step Forward? A User-Centric Examination of iOS App Privacy Report and Enhancements
Liu Wang, Dong Wang, Shidong Pan +3
The prevalent engagement with mobile apps underscores the importance of understanding their data practices. Transparency plays a crucial role in this context, ensuring users to be…
On the (In)Security of Non-resettable Device Identifiers in Custom Android Systems
Zikan Dong, Liu Wang, Guoai Xu +1
User tracking is critical in the mobile ecosystem, which relies on device identifiers to build clear user profiles. In earlier ages, Android allowed easy access to non-resettable d…
Beyond App Markets: Demystifying Underground Mobile App Distribution Via Telegram
Yanhui Guo, Dong Wang, Liu Wang +5
Within the thriving mobile app ecosystem ecosystem, a subset of apps provides illicit services such as gambling and pornography to pursue economic gains, collectively referred to a…