This project aims to develop a novel framework to detect content and privacy malpractices perpetrated by thousands of mobile apps. It will use innovative models and algorithms to achieve unprecedented levels of automation and scalability, making it possible for the first time to identify compliance violations across the global app ecosystem. Outcomes will include a knowledge base of prevalent app malpractices, detection algorithms, and a software framework for scalable app analysis. New evidence and tools will benefit both Australian and global policymakers and regulators in combating malpractices, users in identifying safe mobile apps for themselves, and local and global app market stakeholders in being more diligent about compliance.

Funding Body – Australian Research Council
Investigators – Dr Suranga Seneviratne, Prof. Aruna Seneviratne, Prof. Sanjay Chawla
PhD Students – Bhanuka Silva, Dishanika Denipitiyage, Nishavi Ranaweera, Akila Niroshan