Yaqiong He, Jinlin Fan^*, Huaiguang Wu

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 995-1032, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.052887

Abstract With the rise of blockchain technology, the security issues of smart contracts have become increasingly critical. Despite the availability of numerous smart contract vulnerability detection tools, many face challenges such as slow updates, usability issues, and limited installation methods. These challenges hinder the adoption and practicality of these tools. This paper examines smart contract vulnerability detection tools from 2016 to 2023, sourced from the Web of Science (WOS) and Google Scholar. By systematically collecting, screening, and synthesizing relevant research, 38 open-source tools that provide installation methods were selected for further investigation. From a developer’s perspective,… More >

Kenian Wang^1,2,*, Yuan Hong^1,2, Chunxiao Li²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 1123-1142, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.052088

Abstract With the exponential increase in information security risks, ensuring the safety of aircraft heavily relies on the accurate performance of risk assessment. However, experts possess a limited understanding of fundamental security elements, such as assets, threats, and vulnerabilities, due to the confidentiality of airborne networks, resulting in cognitive uncertainty. Therefore, the Pythagorean fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is proposed to address the expert cognitive uncertainty during information security risk assessment for airborne networks. First, Pythagorean fuzzy AHP is employed to construct an index system… More >

Fatma S. Alrayes¹, Mohammed Zakariah², Syed Umar Amin^3,*, Zafar Iqbal Khan³, Jehad Saad Alqurni⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 1457-1490, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051996

Abstract This study describes improving network security by implementing and assessing an intrusion detection system (IDS) based on deep neural networks (DNNs). The paper investigates contemporary technical ways for enhancing intrusion detection performance, given the vital relevance of safeguarding computer networks against harmful activity. The DNN-based IDS is trained and validated by the model using the NSL-KDD dataset, a popular benchmark for IDS research. The model performs well in both the training and validation stages, with 91.30% training accuracy and 94.38% validation accuracy. Thus, the model shows good learning and generalization capabilities with minor losses of… More >

Nisreen Innab¹, Ahmed Abdelgader Fadol Osman², Mohammed Awad Mohammed Ataelfadiel², Marwan Abu-Zanona^3,*, Bassam Mohammad Elzaghmouri⁴, Farah H. Zawaideh⁵, Mouiad Fadeil Alawneh⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 1325-1345, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051778

Abstract Phishing, an Internet fraud where individuals are deceived into revealing critical personal and account information, poses a significant risk to both consumers and web-based institutions. Data indicates a persistent rise in phishing attacks. Moreover, these fraudulent schemes are progressively becoming more intricate, thereby rendering them more challenging to identify. Hence, it is imperative to utilize sophisticated algorithms to address this issue. Machine learning is a highly effective approach for identifying and uncovering these harmful behaviors. Machine learning (ML) approaches can identify common characteristics in most phishing assaults. In this paper, we propose an ensemble approach… More >

Yu Yan¹, Yu Yang^1,*, Shen Fang¹, Minna Gao², Yiding Chen¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 875-896, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051685

Abstract In the face of the effective popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT), but the frequent occurrence of cybersecurity incidents, various cybersecurity protection means have been proposed and applied. Among them, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) has been proven to be stable and efficient. However, traditional intrusion detection methods have shortcomings such as low detection accuracy and inability to effectively identify malicious attacks. To address the above problems, this paper fully considers the superiority of deep learning models in processing high-dimensional data, and reasonable data type conversion methods can extract deep features and detect classification using… More >

Hong Huang, Yunfei Wang^*, Guotao Yuan, Xin Li

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 361-387, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051633

Abstract Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) are integral to various aspects of modern life, enhancing work efficiency. Nonetheless, their susceptibility to diverse attack methods, including backdoor attacks, raises security concerns. We aim to investigate backdoor attack methods for image categorization tasks, to promote the development of DNN towards higher security. Research on backdoor attacks currently faces significant challenges due to the distinct and abnormal data patterns of malicious samples, and the meticulous data screening by developers, hindering practical attack implementation. To overcome these challenges, this study proposes a Gaussian Noise-Targeted Universal Adversarial Perturbation (GN-TUAP) algorithm. This approach… More >

Pablo Fernández Saura^1,*, José M. Bernabé Murcia¹, Emilio García de la Calera Molina¹, Alejandro Molina Zarca², Jorge Bernal Bernabé¹, Antonio F. Skarmeta Gómez¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 163-193, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051307

Abstract The management of network intelligence in Beyond 5G (B5G) networks encompasses the complex challenges of scalability, dynamicity, interoperability, privacy, and security. These are essential steps towards achieving the realization of truly ubiquitous Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analytics, empowering seamless integration across the entire Continuum (Edge, Fog, Core, Cloud). This paper introduces a Federated Network Intelligence Orchestration approach aimed at scalable and automated Federated Learning (FL)-based anomaly detection in B5G networks. By leveraging a horizontal Federated learning approach based on the FedAvg aggregation algorithm, which employs a deep autoencoder model trained on non-anomalous traffic samples to recognize… More >

Saad Abdalla Agaili Mohamed^*, Sefer Kurnaz

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 819-841, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050474

Abstract VPNs are vital for safeguarding communication routes in the continually changing cybersecurity world. However, increasing network attack complexity and variety require increasingly advanced algorithms to recognize and categorize VPN network data. We present a novel VPN network traffic flow classification method utilizing Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). This paper aims to provide a reliable system that can identify a virtual private network (VPN) traffic from intrusion attempts, data exfiltration, and denial-of-service assaults. We compile a broad dataset of labeled VPN traffic flows from various apps and usage patterns. Next, we create an ANN architecture that can… More >

Qasem Abu Al-Haija^1,*, Sara Othman Al-Salameen²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.4, pp. 897-914, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2024.050846

Abstract The paper discusses the importance of biometric verification systems in mobile environments and highlights the challenges and strategies used to overcome them in order to ensure the security of mobile devices. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the impact of illumination on the performance of biometric verification techniques and how to address this challenge using image processing techniques. The importance of accurate and reliable data collection to ensure the accuracy of verification processes is also discussed. The paper also highlights the importance of improving biometric verification techniques and directing research toward developing models aimed at reducing More >

Tahir Abbas^1,*, Ali Haider Khan², Khadija Kanwal³, Ali Daud^4,*, Muhammad Irfan⁵, Amal Bukhari⁶, Riad Alharbey⁶

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.4, pp. 871-895, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2024.049026

Abstract The integration of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and the Internet of Things (IoT), which has revolutionized patient care through features like remote critical care and real-time therapy, is examined in this study in response to the changing healthcare landscape. Even with these improvements, security threats are associated with the increased connectivity of medical equipment, which calls for a thorough assessment. With a primary focus on addressing security and performance enhancement challenges, the research classifies current IoT communication devices, examines their applications in IoMT, and investigates important aspects of IoMT devices in healthcare. The More >