Security perspectives for ussd versus sms in conducting mobile transactions: a case study of Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorNyamtiga, Baraka W
dc.contributor.authorSam, Anael
dc.contributor.authorLaizer, Loserian S
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-09T08:56:48Z
dc.date.available2023-08-09T08:56:48Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.descriptionJournal Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractPerforming transactions using mobile devices is increasing rapidly in developing countries, Tanzania inclusive. USSD and SMS are among the technologies widely used in conducting mobile transactions. These two technologies have their strengths and weaknesses from perspectives of security of systems. They both utilize GSM Services and GSM Security is known to have inherent flaws in its encryption and au thentication algorithms. A description for these platforms is given in this paper of what they are, their modes of operations, and an evaluation of thei r security as related to mobile banking systems. From the evaluations made; this paper suggests a method that is more secure for use in mobile banking systems. As a solution we propose some security features being added to the existing systems in order to improve data confidentiality, message integrit y and user authenticity. The suggestions are based on the capabilities for the technology to accommodate these additional features to protect data that will supplement the protection offered by the GSM.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5588
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational journal of technology enhancements and emerging engineering researchen_US
dc.subjectAuthenticationen_US
dc.subjectEncryptionen_US
dc.subjectGSMen_US
dc.subjectMobile Bankingen_US
dc.subjectSecurityen_US
dc.subjectSMSen_US
dc.subjectUSSDen_US
dc.titleSecurity perspectives for ussd versus sms in conducting mobile transactions: a case study of Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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