Is there any hardware key storage on android devices? Or are keystores, etc protected by keys that are simply hidden somewhere on the device?
On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 4:49 AM, JWJu <[email protected]> wrote: > How are security credentials/passwords stored on android phones? Are > they encrypted or in other way secured in case of i.e. theft? > > For example, if my telephone gets stolen, would it be possible to > easily get access to stored browser passwords, my google password, app > passwords (e.g. login to cloud services) > > Are these in some way encrypted and tied to PIN, unlock code or other > are they completely "in the open"? Is it up to the individual app > developer to securely store credentials/passwords/data (if possible) > or does it exist a security framework in Android? > > Thanks for any insight, from someone new to Android! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Android Security Discussions" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Security Discussions" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en.
