Mobile Learning System: Attack Issues, Control Measures and Recommendation

Abstract

Despite the existence of some literature reviews on the security issues tied to mobile devices in education, they fall short of thoroughly exploring the security challenges inherent in mobile learning systems. This study sets out to bridge this gap by investigating the security challenges faced by mobile learning, organizing them according to the specific security needs and vulnerabilities inherent to mobile learning, and spotlighting preventive strategies along with recent findings in the realm of mobile learning security. To meet its research goals, the study employed a systematic literature review method guided by the PRISMA approach, establishing quality standards that reflect the study’s aims, undertaken tasks, and the knowledge base relevant to the security challenges of mobile learning systems. This analysis encompasses studies published from 2012 to 2022, focusing on “mobile learning,” “mobile education,” “security challenge,” and “security trend” as key search terms. It sourced articles from a variety of databases, including Google Search, IEEE, WILEY, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, Science Direct, and Springer, initially identifying 116 relevant articles. Strict criteria were applied, narrowing down to 46 articles for detailed examination. The findings reveal a significant gap in the literature on security challenges within mobile learning systems, underscoring the urgent need to address these issues in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Most existing studies lack a holistic framework for tackling security concerns in mobile learning. Consequently, this paper enriches the existing knowledge for users of mobile learning, students engaged in mobile learning, and the research community focused on the current security challenges posed by the advent of mobile learning.