Analysis of Resource Exhaustion Attacks on IoT and Edge Computing Networks in Modern Infrastructures
Analysis of Resource Exhaustion Attacks on IoT and Edge Computing Networks in Modern Infrastructures
Author(s): Constantin-Alin COPACI, Dorina-Luminiţa COPACISubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Security and defense, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Asociatia Romana pentru Asigurarea Securitatii Informatiei
Keywords: IoT; Edge Computing; Resource Exhaustion; Firmware Malware; Network Security; Modern Attacks;
Summary/Abstract: The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the edge computing paradigm has led to the emergence of new classes of cyberattacks that no longer primarily target cryptographic mechanisms or communication interception, but rather exploit the resource constraints of distributed nodes. This paper analyzes Resource Exhaustion attacks on IoT and edge networks, highlighting how compromised nodes can cause severe functional degradation using only legitimate traffic and commands. A conceptual and mathematical model of the attack is proposed, followed by a discussion on its security impact and modern mitigation mechanisms.
Journal: International Journal of Information Security and Cybercrime (IJISC)
- Issue Year: 14/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 45-50
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
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