Internet of Things Cybersecurity

Dear Colleagues,

Every day, numerous Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as computers, mobile phones, smartwatches, webcams, and various other smart devices, are hijacked and integrated into massive malicious networks, known as botnets. IoT botnets are considered one of the main types of network attacks, posing significant risks to user privacy, device security, and wider network infrastructure like industrial networks. Malicious users are increasingly leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop advanced techniques and methods to exploit vulnerabilities in IoT networks, aiming to transform them into a Botnet of Things (BoT) network (also referred to as an IoT botnet). 

This Special Issue aims to explore novel trends, techniques, and methodologies that enhance the security and resilience of IoT devices and networks. We welcome high-quality original research, technical papers, and review articles that address the challenges of real-time protection against botnets and other types of attacks that target IoT environments, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), Man in the Middle (MitM), phishing, advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, large-scale malware infections, and zero-day exploits. 

Contributions that bridge the gap between IoT and BoT, such as intelligent and scalable security frameworks, lightweight detection mechanisms, and privacy-preserving protocols, are particularly encouraged. 

Dr. Vasileios Memos
Dr. Konstantinos E. Psannis
Dr. Christos L. Stergiou
Dr. Andreas P. Plageras
Guest Editors

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