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Mobility increases the risk of malware propagations in wireless networks

  • Bo Liu
  • , Wanlei Zhou
  • , Longxiang Gao
  • , Sheng Wen
  • , Tom H. Luan
  • Deakin University

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Abstract

In this paper, we study the malware propagation issue in wireless networks, considering the features of channel interference, access competition and possible mobility. We propose a basic spread model based on the uniform scanning strategy. Referring to the wireless transmission and network capacity theories, we provide the bound of infection rate in wireless networks with fixed nodes. Furthermore, we evaluate the impact of mobility on malware propagations. Detailed performance analysis shows that mobility will greatly increase the risk of malware attacks in wireless networks. The results in this paper provide insights on the malware propagation characteristics in wireless networks and fundamental guidelines on designing defence schemes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 14th IEEE International Conference on Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications, TrustCom 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages90-95
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467379519
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event14th IEEE International Conference on Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications, TrustCom 2015 - Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 20 Aug 201522 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 14th IEEE International Conference on Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications, TrustCom 2015
Volume1

Conference

Conference14th IEEE International Conference on Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications, TrustCom 2015
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityHelsinki
Period20/08/1522/08/15

Keywords

  • Malware
  • Modeling
  • Propagation
  • Wireless networks

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