Framework detects cyber threats from Twitter tweets.
problem Time-consuming manual extraction of cyber threat intelligence.
method Novelty detection model trained on CVE data.
result F1-score of 0.643 for classifying cyber threat tweets.
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Research designs an AI system to classify malware under adversarial conditions.
problem Adversarial attacks on malware classification algorithms.
method Machine learning-based intelligent systems approach.
result Robust malware classification model under adversarial conditions.
TinyML models detect RF and cyber threats in spacecraft with low latency.
problem Detecting cyber-RF threats in autonomous spacecraft with low latency.
method Analysis of classical models (RF, LR, SVM, MLP) for latency-accuracy trade-offs.
result Logistic Regression achieves microsecond-level inference with minimal accuracy loss.
Study finds stocks with higher cyber risk scores outperform others, indicating a market-wide cyber risk premium.
problem Identifying and quantifying firms' cyber risks and their impact on stock performance.
method Machine learning algorithm to analyze disclosures and a dedicated cyber corpus.
result High cyber risk stocks significantly outperform others, indicating a market-wide cyber risk premium.
New approach detects and ranks novel and developing cyber threats in Twitter.
problem Detecting and ranking novel and developing cyber threats in Twitter streams.
method Unsupervised machine learning approach focusing on novelty and trendiness.
result Ranking of cyber threat events based on importance score using extracted terms.
Recent changes to greenhouse gas emission policies are catalyzing the electric vehicle (EV) market making it readily accessible to consumers. While there are challenges that arise with dense deployment of EVs, one of the major future concerns is cyber security threat. In this paper, cyber security threats in the form o…
The paper uses a simulator and optimisation to defend against cyber threats.
problem Defending against cyber threats in simulated networks.
method Dynamic causal Bayesian optimisation (DCBO) integrated with a cyber security simulator.
result DCBO optimally reduces the cost of intrusions in simulated networks.
Intrusion detection systems (IDSs) generate valuable knowledge about network security, but an abundance of false alarms and a lack of methods to capture the interdependence among alerts hampers their utility for network defense. Here, we explore a graph-based approach for fusing alerts generated by multiple IDSs (e.g.,…
Machine Learning in Generation, Detection, and Mitigation of Cyberattacks in Smart Grid: A Surveycs.CR
This paper surveys ML applications in SG for cyberattacks.
problem Cyberattacks in smart grid due to advanced technologies.
method Comprehensive review of existing research in cyberattacks detection and mitigation.
result Machine learning is effective in detecting and mitigating cyberattacks.
A tree-based IDS detects cyber-attacks in AV networks.
problem Cyber-attacks in AV and IoV networks.
method Tree-structure machine learning models, ensemble learning, feature selection.
result High detection rate and low computational cost achieved.
Paper models cloud outages for cyber insurance stress-testing.
problem Cyber insurance portfolios' vulnerability to simultaneous cloud outages.
method Modeling and calibrating cloud-outage scenarios, measuring diversification.
result Cloud-outage diversification can protect against accumulation risk.
Study examines cyber losses across sectors, finds high severity and frequency.
problem Understanding the nature of cyber losses and their variability across sectors.
method Analysis of a leading industry dataset of cyber events, focusing on frequency and severity.
result Cyber risks are heavy-tailed, with high probability of extreme losses.
Research shows filtering reduces predictability of cyber-attacks.
problem Predicting cyber-attacks from incomplete data.
method Combining external data with machine learning algorithms to learn indicators of cyber-attacks.
result The process of filtering reduces the predictability of cyber-attacks.
Cyber attacks are growing in frequency and severity. Over the past year alone we have witnessed massive data breaches that stole personal information of millions of people and wide-scale ransomware attacks that paralyzed critical infrastructure of several countries. Combating the rising cyber threat calls for a multi-p…
Paper tackles cyber threats to PHM systems using adversarial examples.
problem Vulnerability of IoT sensors and DL algorithms to cyber attacks.
method Adopted adversarial example crafting techniques from computer vision to PHM domain.
result PHM models are vulnerable to adversarial attacks, leading to inaccurate remaining useful life estimation.
This paper optimizes cybersecurity resource allocation in networks with heterogeneous attacker and defender valuations.
problem Optimizing cybersecurity resource allocation in networks with heterogeneous attacker and defender valuations.
method Combining strategic behavior of players with contagion dynamics, a method is extended to determine optimal resource allocation based on simple network metrics weighted by risk profiles.
result The asymmetry between attacker and defender valuations drives optimal attack and defense strategies, shaping system resilience.
This paper maps the insurability of AI risks across various insurance products.
problem Emerging AI risks and their implications for insurance coverage.
method Coding 55 AI threat classes against 26 insurance products using public carrier materials and threat catalogs.
result Identification of a four-tier insurability frontier: affirmatively insured, silent-AI exposures, actively excluded, and unstructured perils.
Improving Network Threat Detection by Knowledge Graph, Large Language Model, and Imbalanced Learningcs.LG
Enhanced network threat detection using KG, LLM, and imbalanced learning.
problem Challenges in network threat detection due to complex attack patterns and limited historical data.
method Integrated framework combining Knowledge Graph, Imbalanced Learning, and Large Language Model.
result Improved threat capture rate by 3%-4% and increased interpretability of risk predictions.
Cyber threat intelligence is one of the emerging areas of focus in information security. Much of the recent work has focused on rule-based methods and detection of network attacks using Intrusion Detection algorithms. In this paper we propose a framework for inspecting and modelling the behavioural aspect of an attacke…
Security for Machine Learning-based Systems: Attacks and Challenges during Training and Inferencecs.LG
The exponential increase in dependencies between the cyber and physical world leads to an enormous amount of data which must be efficiently processed and stored. Therefore, computing paradigms are evolving towards machine learning (ML)-based systems because of their ability to efficiently and accurately process the eno…
Paper studies autoencoder-based anomaly detectors' robustness to adversarial poisoning attacks.
problem Adversarial poisoning attacks on online-trained autoencoder-based anomaly detectors in ICSs.
method Proposes two algorithms for generating poison samples and evaluates them on synthetic and real-world ICS data.
result Autoencoder detectors are resilient to poisoning in the face of all relevant attacks in the SWaT dataset.
Survey of algorithms for testing AI-driven CPS safety.
problem Testing AI-driven CPS for safety in complex environments.
method Survey of applied algorithms for safety validation.
result Survey of existing tools and techniques for safety validation.
This work develops agents to learn generalizable policies for dynamic network environments.
problem Real-world network topologies change due to attackers, defenders, or system failures, leading to failures in adaptive ACD systems.
method Developing agents to learn generalizable policies across dynamic network environments.
result Agents can learn robust policies for dynamic network topologies and diverse attackers.
Bayesian model assesses criminal threat escalation.
problem Evaluate threats posed by potential violent criminals.
method Customised three-level Bayesian hierarchical model.
result Model calibrates to expert judgments and updates in real time.
Deep learning detects cyber-attacks in smart grid systems.
problem Cyber-attacks on smart grid systems.
method Deep learning-based intrusion detection system trained on industrial dataset.
result Proposed system outperforms Naive Bayes, SVM, and Random Forest.
Paper tackles cybersecurity attack detection with an ensemble approach.
problem Challenges in multi-class classification for cyber security breaches.
method Designing a multi-node multi-class classification ensemble approach.
result Proposed approach outperforms full-data approach in multi-node data-censoring cases.
Research creates a taxonomy to bridge AI security and regulatory gaps.
problem Disciplinary disconnect between technical and legal teams in AI risk assessment.
method Developed an AI System Threat Vector Taxonomy with 9 domains and 53 sub-threats.
result Empirically validated and aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 controls and NIST AI RMF functions.
Study proposes framework for cyber bonds to compensate cyber attack losses.
problem Cyber risk treatment in finance industry.
method Developed a framework, used publicly available data to determine loss distribution parameters, numerically simulated bond price and characteristics, considered two coupon calculation approaches.
result Numerical simulations of cyber bond price, yield, and characteristics.
A generalized gamification framework is introduced as a form of smart infrastructure with potential to improve sustainability and energy efficiency by leveraging humans-in-the-loop strategy. The proposed framework enables a Human-Centric Cyber-Physical System using an interface to allow building managers to interact wi…
Survey on threats to federated learning models.
problem Vulnerabilities in federated learning protocols.
method Taxonomy of threat models and attacks.
result Important future research directions.
Paper analyzes cyber risk classifications for forecasting performance.
problem Lack of effective out-of-sample forecasting performance in current cyber risk classifications.
method Rolling window analysis using threshold weighted scoring functions.
result Dynamic and impact-based cyber risk classifiers outperform others in forecasting future cyber risk losses.
Machine Learning improves cybersecurity by detecting cyber attacks.
problem Growing sophistication and complexity of cybersecurity threats.
method Examined five machine learning algorithms on NetFlow datasets to classify malicious traffic.
result Random Forest Classifier detects over 95% of botnets in 8 out of 13 scenarios.
Develops a Bonus-Malus model for cyber risk insurance to incentivize cybersecurity.
problem Lack of effective insurance strategies to incentivize cybersecurity.
method Proposes a Bonus-Malus model and a mathematical model with a numerical algorithm.
result Demonstrates how a Bonus-Malus system resolves moral hazard and benefits the insurer.
Paper introduces a framework for managing cyber risk with insurance and cybersecurity models.
problem Pervasive challenges in managing cyber risk, especially for capital allocation.
method Combines insurance frequency-severity models with cybersecurity cascade models for comprehensive cyber risk assessment. Facilitates informed capital allocation through a two-pillar framework.
result Demonstrates the necessity of comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for budget-constrained companies.
The paper models and prices cyber insurance risks, distinguishing idiosyncratic, systematic, and systemic risks.
problem Modeling and pricing cyber insurance policies, especially for systemic risks.
method Distinguishes three types of cyber risks and proposes methods for their valuation.
result Complex methods are needed for systemic cyber risks, including risk-neutral valuation and monetary risk measures.
Article evaluates AI security threats and proposes multiple measures.
problem Threats to AI integrity and security.
method Literature review, analysis of AI supply chain, discussion of mitigations.
result Multiple protective measures are necessary for AI security.
Introduces an artificial cyber lab to test and identify cyber resilience measures.
problem Systemic cyber risks and their control methods.
method Classical contagion models and artificial cyber lab simulations.
result Identified two classes of measures: security- and topology-based interventions.
Study on cyber insurance viability using statistical models.
problem Exploring insurability of cyber risk and its factors.
method Regression models (GAMLSS, ordinal regressions) and utility modelling.
result Provides insights into insurability of cyber risk.
Study finds high cyber risk stocks generate significant excess returns.
problem Understanding and quantifying cyber risk's impact on stock returns.
method Machine learning algorithm measuring cyber risk proximity to a corpus.
result High cyber risk stocks generate an excess return of 18.72% p.a.
Aggregate Cyber-Risk Management in the IoT Age: Cautionary Statistics for (Re)Insurers and Likescs.PF
The paper examines the feasibility of managing aggregate cyber-risk in IoT environments.
problem Determining sustainable conditions for providing aggregate cyber-risk coverage.
method Developed a rigorous general theory and validated it with real data.
result Conditions for sustainable aggregate cyber-risk management under heavy-tailed distributions.
The scale of Internet-connected systems has increased considerably, and these systems are being exposed to cyber attacks more than ever. The complexity and dynamics of cyber attacks require protecting mechanisms to be responsive, adaptive, and scalable. Machine learning, or more specifically deep reinforcement learning…
The paper assesses fairness in AI for financial services, using statistical methods.
problem Unintentional bias and insufficient model validation in AI applications.
method Statistical methods for imbalanced data treatment and bias mitigation.
result Fairness evaluation metrics applied to a credit card default payment example.
Algorithmic collusion is an emerging concept in current artificial intelligence age. Whether algorithmic collusion is a creditable threat remains as an argument. In this paper, we propose an algorithm which can extort its human rival to collude in a Cournot duopoly competing market. In experiments, we show that, the al…
An Augmented Surprise-guided Sequential Learning Framework for Predicting the Melt Pool Geometrycs.LG
Framework predicts melt pool geometry with AI, improving manufacturing quality.
problem Achieving consistent product quality in Metal Additive Manufacturing.
method Surprise-guided sequential learning framework integrating CTGAN for limited data.
result Enhanced predictive accuracy for melt pool dimensions.
Enhances cyber risk assessment with entity-specific features.
problem Lack of high-quality public cyber incident data.
method Develops an InsurTech framework to enrich cyber incident data with entity-specific attributes and implements machine learning models.
result InsurTech features improve prediction robustness and provide customized risk profiles.
A novel model combines deep learning and extreme value theory for multivariate cyber risk prediction.
problem High dimensionality and heavy tails in multivariate cyber risk patterns.
method Combines deep learning for point predictions and extreme value theory for quantile predictions.
result The model provides satisfactory high quantile predictions and accurate point predictions.
Study quantifies model risk in cyber insurance, affecting premium pricing.
problem Model risk and risk sensitivity in cyber insurance pricing.
method Robust estimators for model parameters and dependence analysis.
result Robust estimation improves tail index and joint loss model accuracy.
In recent years numerous advanced malware, aka advanced persistent threats (APT) are allegedly developed by nation-states. The task of attributing an APT to a specific nation-state is extremely challenging for several reasons. Each nation-state has usually more than a single cyber unit that develops such advanced malwa…