AmIUnique

Studying the Diversity of Smartphone Fingerprints

The AmIUnique application is designed to explore the unique characteristics of smartphone fingerprints, which are essentially the configurations and operating systems of devices. Our primary objective is to provide developers with valuable insights and data that can assist them in designing robust security measures.

Application Overview

This application gathers anonymized data about smartphone fingerprints without requiring any permissions beyond internet access. By collecting this information, we aim to determine whether applications available on the Play Store can uniquely identify users without relying on pre-existing identifiers provided by Android.

Research Goals

Our research focuses on understanding the extent to which smartphone fingerprints can be used for user identification. We seek to answer critical questions about the diversity and uniqueness of these fingerprints. The data collected will help us analyze whether it is possible to identify individual users based solely on their device’s configuration and operating system settings.

Data Collection Process

The process of data collection is designed to be non-intrusive and respects user privacy. No personal information or sensitive data is collected; only anonymized details about the device’s configuration and operating system are gathered. This approach ensures that the study does not compromise user privacy while still achieving its research objectives.

Contribution to Security

By providing developers with comprehensive data on smartphone fingerprints, AmIUnique helps enhance the security landscape. Developers can use this information to create more secure applications and better understand potential vulnerabilities associated with user identification through device fingerprints.

In summary, AmIUnique is a valuable tool for researchers and developers interested in exploring the nuances of smartphone fingerprints and their implications for user privacy and security.