Explore the intricacies of sockets on Android in this 43-minute conference talk from BSides Nashville 2016. Delve into socket fundamentals, including types, domains, and system calls across different programming languages. Learn to identify and analyze various socket types such as UNIX, netlink, and AF_INET. Discover practical techniques for socket detection using tools like Busybox and ADB Forwarding. Gain insights into Android-specific socket implementations, factory setting services, and potential security implications. Enhance your understanding of mobile security through hands-on examples and real-world applications of socket analysis on Android devices.
Put a Socket in It - Understanding and Attacking Sockets on Android