A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), traditional defense mechanisms struggle to counter sophisticated attribution attacks, especially under asymmetric information conditions. This paper introduces a novel Bayesian game framework-the Node-Based Attribution Attack-Defense...

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Main Authors: Jun Chen, Xin Sun, Wen Tian, Guangjie Liu
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316091
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description In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), traditional defense mechanisms struggle to counter sophisticated attribution attacks, especially under asymmetric information conditions. This paper introduces a novel Bayesian game framework-the Node-Based Attribution Attack-Defense Bayesian Game (NAADBG) Model-to address these challenges in IoT networks. The model incorporates a comprehensive set of attacker and defender profiles, capturing the complexities of real-world security scenarios. We develop a refined method for quantifying the payoffs of node-level attack-defense actions and explore the existence of a Mixed Strategy Bayesian Nash Equilibrium (MSBNE), enabling optimal defense strategy selection. Our simulations demonstrate that the NAADBG model significantly enhances network defense performance by optimizing resource allocation and preempting potential threats. This approach provides critical insights into developing proactive defense strategies against attribution attacks, contributing to more resilient IoT security frameworks. The results show that this method not only improves network defense performance but also presents practical applications in strengthening real-time IoT environments.
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spelling doaj-art-225f487ac42b4599b6daebae7e7e1bfb2025-08-20T03:16:46ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01203e031609110.1371/journal.pone.0316091A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.Jun ChenXin SunWen TianGuangjie LiuIn the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), traditional defense mechanisms struggle to counter sophisticated attribution attacks, especially under asymmetric information conditions. This paper introduces a novel Bayesian game framework-the Node-Based Attribution Attack-Defense Bayesian Game (NAADBG) Model-to address these challenges in IoT networks. The model incorporates a comprehensive set of attacker and defender profiles, capturing the complexities of real-world security scenarios. We develop a refined method for quantifying the payoffs of node-level attack-defense actions and explore the existence of a Mixed Strategy Bayesian Nash Equilibrium (MSBNE), enabling optimal defense strategy selection. Our simulations demonstrate that the NAADBG model significantly enhances network defense performance by optimizing resource allocation and preempting potential threats. This approach provides critical insights into developing proactive defense strategies against attribution attacks, contributing to more resilient IoT security frameworks. The results show that this method not only improves network defense performance but also presents practical applications in strengthening real-time IoT environments.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316091
spellingShingle Jun Chen
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A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.
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title A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.
title_full A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.
title_fullStr A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.
title_full_unstemmed A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.
title_short A Bayesian game approach for node-based attribution defense against asymmetric information attacks in IoT networks.
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url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316091
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