Joseph Eckstrom
The issue A Dr. Xuxian Jiang at NCSU studied 100,000 apps and the ad libraries that they used. He made some unsettling discoveries. These apps obviously pose a serious security risk.
Decision-Making Process Step 1: App developers are opening the door to malware and hackers. Step 2: The user and the developer are the main parties. Step 3: Three possible options are to, ○ 1: Disallow all ads in mobile apps. ○ 2: Force developers to filter malicious ads. ○ 3: Leave it to Google and Apple to protect their systems.
Decision-Making Process (2) Step 4: Anyone developing a mobile application should abide by this solution. Step 5: This solution seems like the natural solution, and seems balanced between the parties. Step 6: App Developers may not be happy with it, but most will agree.
Decision-Making Process (3) Step 7: I feel completely committed to this solution. Step 8: This solution leans towards pragmatism.
ACM Code Application 1.2: Avoid Harm to Others Possibly 1.7: Respect the Privacy of Others 2.5: Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks.
References Shipman, Matt. "Study: Including Ads in Mobile Apps Poses Privacy, Security Risks." NC State News. NC State University, 19 Mar Web. 11 Apr Barger, Robert N. Computer Ethics, A Case-Based Approach. New York, NY: Cambridge UP, Print.