A Model for Remote Access and Protection of Smartphones using Short Message Service

TL;DR

This paper introduces a model that enhances smartphone security and remote access using SMS, allowing users to lock, track, and control their devices remotely, validated through an Android prototype.

Contribution

It presents a novel SMS-based remote access and security model for smartphones, including tracking, locking, and control features, validated with a working Android prototype.

Findings

Successful implementation of remote locking and tracking

Effective control of smartphone via SMS commands

Prototype demonstrates practical feasibility

Abstract

The smartphone usage among people is increasing rapidly. With the phenomenal growth of smartphone use, smartphone theft is also increasing. This paper proposes a model to secure smartphones from theft as well as provides options to access a smartphone through other smartphone or a normal mobile via Short Message Service. This model provides option to track and secure the mobile by locking it. It also provides facilities to receive the incoming call and sms information to the remotely connected device and enables the remote user to control the mobile through SMS. The proposed model is validated by the prototype implementation in Android platform. Various tests are conducted in the implementation and the results are discussed.