Journal Article

Android Malware Detection Using Support Vector Regression for Dynamic Feature Analysis

Aldhafferi, Nahier

2024

Overview

Mobile devices face significant security challenges due to the increasing proliferation of Android malware. This study introduces an innovative approach to Android malware detection, combining Support Vector Regression (SVR) and dynamic feature analysis to address escalating mobile security challenges. Our research aimed to develop a more accurate and reliable malware detection system capable of identifying both known and novel malware variants. We implemented a comprehensive methodology encompassing dynamic feature extraction from Android applications, feature preprocessing and normalization, and the application of SVR with a Radial Basis Function (RBF) kernel for malware classification. Our results demonstrate the SVR-based model’s superior performance, achieving 95.74% accuracy, 94.76% precision, 98.06% recall, and a 96.38% F1-score, outperforming benchmark algorithms including SVM, Random Forest, and CNN. The model exhibited excellent discriminative ability with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.98 in ROC analysis. The proposed model’s capacity to capture complex, non-linear relationships in the feature space significantly enhanced its effectiveness in distinguishing between benign and malicious applications. This research provides a robust foundation for advancing Android malware detection systems, offering valuable insights for researchers and security practitioners in addressing evolving malware challenges.

• Publisher: MDPI AG
• Subject: Accuracy / Algorithms / android malware detection / Behavior / Cybersecurity / Detectors / dynamic feature analysis / Feature extraction / Kernel functions / Machine learning / Malware / Mobile applications / Mobile computing / Mobile devices / mobile security / Nonlinear systems / Radial basis function / Safety and security measures / Spyware / Support vector machines / support vector regression / System effectiveness