Cited by 102Network Security and Intrusion DetectionSpam and Phishing DetectionInternet of Things and AI

Internet of Things Botnet Detection Approaches: Analysis and Recommendations for Future Research

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Wazzan, Majda, Algazzawi, Daniyal, Bamasaq, Omaima, Albeshri, Aiiad, Cheng, Li·2021·Applied Sciences

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is promising technology that brings tremendous benefits if used optimally. At the same time, it has resulted in an increase in cybersecurity risks due to the lack of security for IoT devices. IoT botnets, for instance, have become a critical threat; however, systematic and comprehensive studies analyzing the importance of botnet detection methods are limited in the IoT environment. Thus, this study aimed to identify, assess and provide a thoroughly review of experimental works on the research relevant to the detection of IoT botnets. To accomplish this goal, a systematic literature review (SLR), an effective method, was applied for gathering and critically reviewing research papers. This work employed three research questions on the detection methods used to detect IoT botnets, the botnet phases and the different malicious activity scenarios. The authors analyzed the nominated research and the key methods related to them. The detection methods have been classified based on the techniques used, and the authors investigated the botnet phases during which detection is accomplished. This research procedure was used to create a source of foundational knowledge of IoT botnet detection methods. As a result of this study, the authors analyzed the current research gaps and suggest future research directions.

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Authors
Wazzan, M., Algazzawi, D., Bamasaq, O., Albeshri, A., & Cheng, L.
Affiliations
  • King Abdulaziz University (SA)
  • Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
Corresponding author
Wazzan, Majda
Venue
Applied Sciences
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2021-06-20
Volume
11
Issue
12
Pages
5713
ISSN
2076-3417 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3175402960
Cited by
102
References
106
Citations by year
2026: 12 · 2025: 27 · 2024: 30 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 5
FWCI
7.07
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Applied Sciences (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
King Abdulaziz University
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Network Security and Intrusion Detection
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Spam and Phishing Detection
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Internet of Things and AI
Keywords
IoT botnets, botnet detection, Internet of Things security, IoT device security, research gaps, future research directions

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