Android Security Internals

Foreword

I first became aware of the quality of Nikolay’s work in Android security with the release of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. I needed a better explanation of the new Android backup format; I was struggling to exploit a vulnerability I had found, because I didn’t have a full grasp of the new feature and format. His clear, in-depth explanation helped me understand the issue, exploit the vulnerability, and get a patch into production devices quickly. I have since been a frequent visitor to his blog, often referring to it when I need a refresher.

While I was honored to be asked to write this foreword, I honestly didn’t believe I’d learn much from the book because I’ve been working on Android security for many years. This belief could not ...