Mitigating Hatchetman Attack in RPL-based IoT Networks using Game Theory

Conceptos Básicos

This paper proposes a lightweight game theoretic approach to detect and mitigate the Hatchetman attack, a denial of service attack specific to the RPL routing protocol in IoT networks.

Resumen

The paper provides an overview of the RPL routing protocol and the Hatchetman attack, which exploits the non-storing mode of RPL to modify the source routing header and prevent packets from reaching their intended destination.

The authors implement the Hatchetman attack in the Contiki operating system and COOJA simulator, and analyze its impact on performance metrics such as downward packet delivery ratio, average end-to-end delay, and overhead packets.

To mitigate the attack, the authors propose a game theoretic approach where each node maintains a payoff matrix based on whether it can forward the packet or not. By identifying the dominant strategy, the approach can detect the attacker node and add it to a blacklist. The proposed solution is lightweight and does not rely on cryptographic techniques or MAC-based solutions.

The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in detecting the Hatchetman attack and maintaining network performance.

Estadísticas

Downward Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR) decreases as the number of nodes increases when the Hatchetman attack is present.
Average End-to-End Delay (AE2ED) decreases as the number of generated and received packets decreases due to the Hatchetman attack.
The number of overhead packets increases due to the Hatchetman attack, as nodes generate IPv6 control messages and try to reconfigure the network.

Citas

"The attacker may take advantage of this information and fills the Source Route Header (SRH) with the fake IPv6 address. This results in the propagation of ICMPv6 error messages to the SRH generator."
"The critical aspect of this attack is that the attacker forwards the packet to the next hop, and it is difficult to find the attacker."

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A Lightweight Security Solution for Mitigation of Hatchetman Attack in RPL-based 6LoWPAN

by Girish Sharm... a las arxiv.org 04-03-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.01689.pdf

Consultas más profundas

How can the proposed game theoretic approach be extended to detect and mitigate other types of attacks in RPL-based IoT networks?

The proposed game theoretic approach can be extended to detect and mitigate other types of attacks in RPL-based IoT networks by adapting the payoff matrix and strategies to account for different attack scenarios. By identifying the specific characteristics and objectives of various attacks, new entries can be added to the matrix to represent different attack strategies and their outcomes. This extension would involve analyzing the impact of each attack on network performance metrics and devising appropriate responses within the game framework. Additionally, incorporating machine learning algorithms to dynamically adjust the strategies based on real-time attack patterns can enhance the approach's adaptability to evolving threats.

What are the potential limitations of the game theoretic approach, and how can they be addressed to improve its effectiveness?

One potential limitation of the game theoretic approach is the assumption of rational and intelligent behavior by all nodes, which may not always hold true in practical IoT environments. Nodes may exhibit unpredictable or malicious behavior that deviates from the rationality assumed in traditional game theory models. To address this limitation, introducing probabilistic models or fuzzy logic to account for uncertainties and non-rational actions can improve the approach's robustness. Moreover, incorporating historical data and machine learning algorithms to learn and adapt to node behaviors over time can enhance the approach's effectiveness in detecting and mitigating attacks.

How can the proposed solution be integrated with other security mechanisms, such as intrusion detection systems or blockchain-based solutions, to provide a more comprehensive security framework for IoT networks?

Integrating the proposed game theoretic approach with other security mechanisms like intrusion detection systems (IDS) or blockchain-based solutions can create a more comprehensive security framework for IoT networks. By combining the game theoretic approach's proactive threat detection capabilities with the reactive nature of IDS, the network can benefit from both pre-emptive and post-incident security measures. IDS can provide real-time monitoring and anomaly detection, triggering alerts based on deviations from normal behavior identified by the game theory model. Additionally, blockchain technology can be leveraged to secure communication channels, authenticate nodes, and ensure data integrity through decentralized consensus mechanisms. By integrating these complementary security measures, IoT networks can achieve a multi-layered defense strategy against a wide range of cyber threats.