Khaled Soliman^1,*, Mohamed Sobh², Ayman M. Bahaa-Eldin²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 1419-1439, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048883

Abstract The continuous development of cyberattacks is threatening digital transformation endeavors worldwide and leads to wide losses for various organizations. These dangers have proven that signature-based approaches are insufficient to prevent emerging and polymorphic attacks. Therefore, this paper is proposing a Robust Malicious Executable Detection (RMED) using Host-based Machine Learning Classifier to discover malicious Portable Executable (PE) files in hosts using Windows operating systems through collecting PE headers and applying machine learning mechanisms to detect unknown infected files. The authors have collected a novel reliable dataset containing 116,031 benign files and 179,071 malware samples from diverse sources to ensure the efficiency… More >

Amardeep Singh¹, Hamad Ali Abosaq², Saad Arif³, Zohaib Mushtaq^4,*, Muhammad Irfan⁵, Ghulam Abbas⁶, Arshad Ali⁷, Alanoud Al Mazroa⁸

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 857-873, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048036

Abstract Data security assurance is crucial due to the increasing prevalence of cloud computing and its widespread use across different industries, especially in light of the growing number of cybersecurity threats. A major and ever-present threat is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) assaults, which enable even individuals with minimal technical knowledge to conduct ransomware operations. This study provides a new approach for RaaS attack detection which uses an ensemble of deep learning models. For this purpose, the network intrusion detection dataset “UNSW-NB15” from the Intelligent Security Group of the University of New South Wales, Australia is analyzed. In the initial phase, the rectified linear… More >

Naglaa F. Soliman¹, Fatma E. Fadl-Allah², Walid El-Shafai^3,4,*, Mahmoud I. Aly², Maali Alabdulhafith¹, Fathi E. Abd El-Samie¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 201-241, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.046757

Abstract The efficient transmission of images, which plays a large role in wireless communication systems, poses a significant challenge in the growth of multimedia technology. High-quality images require well-tuned communication standards. The Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) is adopted for broadband wireless communications, because of its low sensitivity to carrier frequency offsets and low Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR). Data transmission through open-channel networks requires much concentration on security, reliability, and integrity. The data need a space away from unauthorized access, modification, or deletion. These requirements are to be fulfilled by digital image watermarking and encryption. This paper is mainly… More >

Muhammad Binsawad^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.3, pp. 3645-3663, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048183

Abstract Malware is an ever-present and dynamic threat to networks and computer systems in cybersecurity, and because of its complexity and evasiveness, it is challenging to identify using traditional signature-based detection approaches. The study article discusses the growing danger to cybersecurity that malware hidden in PDF files poses, highlighting the shortcomings of conventional detection techniques and the difficulties presented by adversarial methodologies. The article presents a new method that improves PDF virus detection by using document analysis and a Logistic Model Tree. Using a dataset from the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, a comparative analysis is carried out with well-known machine learning… More >

Navaneetha Krishnan Muthunambu¹, Senthil Prabakaran², Balasubramanian Prabhu Kavin³, Kishore Senthil Siruvangur⁴, Kavitha Chinnadurai¹, Jehad Ali^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.3, pp. 3089-3127, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.043172

Abstract The extensive utilization of the Internet in everyday life can be attributed to the substantial accessibility of online services and the growing significance of the data transmitted via the Internet. Regrettably, this development has expanded the potential targets that hackers might exploit. Without adequate safeguards, data transmitted on the internet is significantly more susceptible to unauthorized access, theft, or alteration. The identification of unauthorised access attempts is a critical component of cybersecurity as it aids in the detection and prevention of malicious attacks. This research paper introduces a novel intrusion detection framework that utilizes Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) integrated with… More >

Younghoon Ban, Myeonghyun Kim, Haehyun Cho^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3535-3563, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.046658

Abstract Antivirus vendors and the research community employ Machine Learning (ML) or Deep Learning (DL)-based static analysis techniques for efficient identification of new threats, given the continual emergence of novel malware variants. On the other hand, numerous researchers have reported that Adversarial Examples (AEs), generated by manipulating previously detected malware, can successfully evade ML/DL-based classifiers. Commercial antivirus systems, in particular, have been identified as vulnerable to such AEs. This paper firstly focuses on conducting black-box attacks to circumvent ML/DL-based malware classifiers. Our attack method utilizes seven different perturbations, including Overlay Append, Section Append, and Break Checksum, capitalizing on the ambiguities present… More >

Nazik Alturki¹, Raed Alharthi², Muhammad Umer^3,*, Oumaima Saidani¹, Amal Alshardan¹, Reemah M. Alhebshi⁴, Shtwai Alsubai⁵, Ali Kashif Bashir^6,7,8,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3387-3415, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044700

Abstract The concept of smart houses has grown in prominence in recent years. Major challenges linked to smart homes are identification theft, data safety, automated decision-making for IoT-based devices, and the security of the device itself. Current home automation systems try to address these issues but there is still an urgent need for a dependable and secure smart home solution that includes automatic decision-making systems and methodical features. This paper proposes a smart home system based on ensemble learning of random forest (RF) and convolutional neural networks (CNN) for programmed decision-making tasks, such as categorizing gadgets as “OFF” or “ON” based… More >

Thanh-Lam Nguyen¹, Hao Kao¹, Thanh-Tuan Nguyen², Mong-Fong Horng^1,*, Chin-Shiuh Shieh^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.2, pp. 2181-2205, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047387

Abstract Since its inception, the Internet has been rapidly evolving. With the advancement of science and technology and the explosive growth of the population, the demand for the Internet has been on the rise. Many applications in education, healthcare, entertainment, science, and more are being increasingly deployed based on the internet. Concurrently, malicious threats on the internet are on the rise as well. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are among the most common and dangerous threats on the internet today. The scale and complexity of DDoS attacks are constantly growing. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) have been deployed and have demonstrated… More >

Ashraf S. Mashaleh^1,2,*, Noor Farizah Binti Ibrahim¹, Mohammad Alauthman³, Mohammad Almseidin⁴, Amjad Gawanmeh⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.2, pp. 2245-2267, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.047323

Abstract Increasing Internet of Things (IoT) device connectivity makes botnet attacks more dangerous, carrying catastrophic hazards. As IoT botnets evolve, their dynamic and multifaceted nature hampers conventional detection methods. This paper proposes a risk assessment framework based on fuzzy logic and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to address the risks associated with IoT botnets. Fuzzy logic addresses IoT threat uncertainties and ambiguities methodically. Fuzzy component settings are optimized using PSO to improve accuracy. The methodology allows for more complex thinking by transitioning from binary to continuous assessment. Instead of expert inputs, PSO data-driven tunes rules and membership functions. This study presents a… More >

Nadir Omer^1,*, Ahmed H. Samak², Ahmed I. Taloba^3,4, Rasha M. Abd El-Aziz^3,5

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.1, pp. 77-95, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.039265

Abstract Today’s world depends on the Internet to meet all its daily needs. The usage of the Internet is growing rapidly. The world is using the Internet more frequently than ever. The hazards of harmful attacks have also increased due to the growing reliance on the Internet. Hazards to cyber security are actions taken by someone with malicious intent to steal data, destroy computer systems, or disrupt them. Due to rising cyber security concerns, cyber security has emerged as the key component in the fight against all online threats, forgeries, and assaults. A device capable of identifying network irregularities and cyber-attacks… More >