Volume 15, Number 6

Malware Detection in IoT Systems using Machine Learning Techniques

  Authors

Ali Mehrban¹ and Pegah Ahadian², ¹Newcastle University, UK, ²Kent State University, USA

  Abstract

Malware detection in IoT environments necessitates robust methodologies. This study introduces a CNN-LSTM hybrid model for IoT malware identification and evaluates its performance against established methods. Leveraging K-fold cross-validation, the proposed approach achieved 95.5% accuracy, surpassing existing methods. The CNN algorithm enabled superior learning model construction, and the LSTM classifier exhibited heightened accuracy in classification. Comparative analysis against prevalent techniques demonstrated the efficacy of the proposed model, highlighting its potential for enhancing IoT security. The study advocates for future exploration of SVMs as alternatives, emphasizes the need for distributed detection strategies, and underscores the importance of predictive analyses for a more powerful IOT security. This research serves as a platform for developing more resilient security measures in IoT ecosystems.

  Keywords

IoT networks, security threats, malware, machine learning algorithms.