A pair of points in a riemannian manifold is secure if the geodesics between the points can be blocked by a finite number of point obstacles; otherwise the pair of points is insecure. A manifold is secure if all pairs of points in are secure. A manifold is insecure if there exists an insecure point pair, and to…
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Study measures malware detection metrics without ground truth.
problem Accurate measurement of security metrics in the absence of ground truth.
method Statistical estimation methods for five malware detection metrics.
result Characterized and improved statistical estimators for accuracy.
Optimizes crypto-oriented neural architectures for faster secure inference.
problem Privacy conflicts between model users and providers in neural network applications.
method Proposes a novel Partial Activation layer to optimize the initial design of crypto-oriented neural architectures.
result Significant improvement in the efficiency of secure inference on common evaluation metrics.
New attacks reduce bad queries in black-box classifiers, improving effectiveness.
problem Evasion attacks often issue many bad queries, which are costly.
method Design new attacks that minimize bad queries while increasing non-bad queries.
result Reduces the number of bad queries by 1.5-7.3 times, improving attack effectiveness.
New method uses model's generalization gap to predict membership inference attacks.
problem Predicting membership inference attacks on machine learning models.
method Uses the model's generalization gap as a metric to estimate the vulnerability to membership inference attacks.
result Demonstrates that the model's generalization gap provides an upper bound on MIA security.
Study forecasts food security trends using real-time data.
problem Food insecurity prediction for sub-national regions.
method Quantitative methodology combining various machine learning models.
result Reservoir Computing model performs best in food security prediction.
Paper introduces differential pairwise privacy for secure metric learning.
problem Securely measuring similarities of individuals given sensitive pairwise data.
method Develops differential pairwise privacy (DPP) to protect sensitive pairwise data.
result Achieves pairwise data privacy without significant performance loss.
A strategy to beat benchmarks by investing in heavily shorted but fundamentally sound securities.
problem Overcoming behavioral biases in investing, particularly the 'rebound effect'.
method Quantitative metrics, historical data, and securities lending modeling.
result The Bounce Basket strategy can outperform market returns during market downturns.
New framework assesses LLM security risks in BFSI.
problem Lack of domain-specific security evaluation for LLMs in BFSI.
method Risk-aware evaluation framework combining taxonomy, automated red-teaming, and ensemble judging.
result Higher decoding stochasticity and adaptive interaction lead to more severe disclosures.
QFNN-FFD uses quantum computing and FL for secure financial fraud detection.
problem Financial fraud detection in the financial sector.
method Quantum Federated Neural Network (QFNN-FFD) combining QML and FL.
result Achieves precision rates above 95% and robustness against noise.
Deep models can be fooled by maliciously crafted examples.
problem Deep learning models are vulnerable to adversarial examples that can mislead predictions without being noticed by humans.
method Reviews adversarial example generation methods and defenses, discusses their limitations and future prospects.
result Adversarial examples can mislead deep learning models without being distinguishable by humans.
Compound Finance optimizes risk metrics for V3 protocol using Chainrisk simulations.
problem Optimizing systemic risks in Compound V3 protocol.
method Millions of Chainrisk simulations to evaluate VaR and LaR, providing parameter adjustments.
result Optimization framework enhances protocol stability.
Novel algorithm for privacy-preserving distributed learning in analog domain.
problem Privacy-preserving distributed learning over analog data.
method Proposes a novel algorithm for analog data, leveraging real/complex number representation and information-theoretic security metrics.
result Demonstrates a fundamental trade-off between privacy and accuracy in analog domain distributed learning.
Optimizes a portfolio for an investor preferring accepted securities over a reference security.
problem Investor preference for a set of securities over a reference security with constraints.
method Mean-variance optimization with Sharpe Ratio performance measurement.
result Derives an optimal portfolio that maximizes returns while minimizing risk.
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…
Supervised Similarity for High-Yield Corporate Bonds with Quantum Cognition Machine Learningq-fin.ST
QCML improves bond similarity learning in illiquid markets.
problem Improving similarity learning for illiquid corporate bonds.
method Quantum Cognition Machine Learning (QCML) for supervised distance metric learning.
result QCML outperforms classical tree-based models in high-yield markets.
Study shows Bitcoin security tied to mining rewards and prices.
problem Understanding Bitcoin security's dependency on market outcomes.
method Used ARDL approach with daily blockchain and Bitcoin data from 2014-2019.
result Bitcoin security outcomes linked to Bitcoin price and mining rewards.
A pair of points in a riemannian manifold makes a secure configuration if the totality of geodesics connecting them can be blocked by a finite set. The manifold is secure if every configuration is secure. We investigate the security of compact, locally symmetric spaces.
Quantifying the Blockchain Trilemma: A Comparative Analysis of Algorand, Ethereum 2.0, and Beyondecon.GN
This study evaluates Algorand and Ethereum 2.0 for blockchain trilemma challenges.
problem Balancing decentralization, security, and scalability in blockchain systems.
method Comparative analysis of Algorand and Ethereum 2.0 using metrics for decentralization, scalability, and security.
result Each system has strengths in addressing the blockchain trilemma, providing insights for other blockchain technologies.
Security for Machine Learning-based Systems: Attacks and Challenges during Training and Inferencecs.LG
This paper explores security threats in ML systems and proposes mitigation techniques.
problem Security vulnerabilities in ML-based systems during training and inference.
method Overview of security threats, demonstrations using LeNet and VGGNet, proposed attack.
result Demonstrated security threats and proposed mitigation techniques.
We say that a pair of points x and y is secure if there exist a finite set of blocking points such that any geodesic between x and y passes through one of the blocking points. The main point of this paper is to exhibit new examples of blocking phenomena both in the manifold and the billiard table setting. As an approac…
Industry lacks tools to secure ML systems, study finds.
problem Insufficient security tools for ML systems in industry.
method Interviews with 28 organizations to identify gaps.
result Need revised Security Development Lifecycle for ML.
Sparse oblique decision tree improves security rules for renewable power systems.
problem Identifying secure operating conditions in power systems with high renewable energy.
method Sparse weighted oblique decision tree to learn and embed linear security rules.
result The method significantly increases secure states and reduces solution time.
RL models improve target control in SSGs for security applications.
problem Improving RL algorithms for target control in SSGs.
method Investigates improvements to target representations in RL algorithms.
result Enhanced RL models control targets better in SSGs.
The paper evaluates methods for explaining deep learning in security.
problem Understanding the predictions of deep learning models in security applications.
method Developed criteria to compare and evaluate six explanation methods.
result Significant differences exist between the methods, leading to recommendations.
A riemannian manifold is secure if the geodesics between any pair of points in the manifold can be blocked by a finite number of point obstacles. Compact, flat manifolds are secure. A standing conjecture says that these are the only secure, compact riemannian manifolds. The conjecture claims, in particular, that a riem…
New model values equity-linked securities with guaranteed return.
problem Valuation of equity-linked securities with guaranteed return.
method Replicate security price as sum of guaranteed amount and Asian style option price on basket.
result Analytical formulas derived for security price and hedge ratios.
Abstract: Cyber-security challenges tackled with machine learning.
problem Cyber-security problems and lack of labeled data.
method Provided novel data sets and a method to generate labels via pivoting.
result Solutions for generating labels in cyber-security.
Securely trains regression models with secret sharing for data collaboration.
problem Balancing data collaboration for technological improvements with security concerns.
method Secret sharing scheme for scalable and efficient secure multiparty training.
result Scalable and efficient protocols for training linear and logistic regression models.
Secure linear regression at speed of plaintext methods.
problem Secure multiparty linear regression and feature selection.
method Distributed algorithms combining geometric ideas.
result Efficient and secure genome-wide association studies.
Autogov uses RL to automate DeFi governance, improving security and profitability.
problem Manual DeFi governance is prone to human bias and financial risks.
method Autogov employs a deep Q-network reinforcement learning strategy for semi-automated parameter adjustments.
result Autogov outperforms traditional governance methods by at least 14% in terms of protocol profitability.
Paper proposes a secure protocol for federated learning.
problem Combining robustness, privacy, and security in federated learning.
method Secure two-server protocol for federated learning.
result Offers both input privacy and Byzantine-robustness.
Understanding Training-Data Leakage from Gradients in Neural Networks for Image Classificationstat.ML
This paper analyzes how training data can be leaked from gradients in neural networks and proposes a metric for measuring model security.
problem Training data leakage from gradients in neural networks for image classification.
method Formulated the problem as an optimisation problem for each layer, involving weights, gradients, and constraints from preceding layers.
result Attributed training data leakage to the architecture of the deep network and proposed a metric for measuring model security.
This paper reviews ML and DL for IoT security, highlighting gaps and future directions.
problem Security and privacy issues in IoT networks due to resource constraints and dynamic behavior.
method Systematic review of current security solutions and ML/ DL approaches.
result ML and DL are essential for IoT security due to resource constraints and dynamic behavior.
Proposes a secure communication method independent of eavesdropper's decoder.
problem Lack of practical security constraints in existing methods.
method Dual MINE-based neural secure communications model.
result Security performance is not affected by eavesdropper's decoding means.
New method defends machine learning models from black-box attacks.
problem Protecting machine learning models from black-box transfer attacks.
method Randomized ensemble technique with provable security guarantee.
result Empirical evidence of security for random binary classifiers.
Most of the existing solutions to enterprise threat management are preventive approaches prescribing means to prevent policy violations with varying degrees of success. In this paper we consider the complementary scenario where a number of security violations have already occurred, or security threats, or vulnerabiliti…
The paper establishes conditions for Bayesian consistency in supremum metric.
problem Ensuring Bayesian consistency in the supremum metric.
method Using a triangle inequality and weak convergence, the paper establishes conditions for Bayesian consistency.
result Demonstrates supremum consistency with weaker conditions than previously used.
Explores security challenges of machine learning in real-world systems.
problem Vulnerabilities in machine learning models deployed in safety-critical systems.
method Broadens systems security view of ML vulnerabilities, identifies novel challenges, proposes mitigation suggestions.
result Highlights novel challenges and proposes mitigation strategies for securing ML systems.
In this paper are presented methods of impact analysis on informatics system security accidents, qualitative and quantitative methods, starting with risk and informational system security definitions. It is presented the relationship between the risks of exploiting vulnerabilities of security system, security level of …
Unified market-based description of returns and variances of trades.
problem Market-based variance of trades and market portfolio.
method Unified market-based approach to describe returns and variances of trades and market portfolio.
result Market-based variance accounts for random volumes of trades and differs from Markowitz's portfolio variance.
This paper discusses adversarial attacks on cyber security systems using machine learning.
problem Adversarial attacks limit the use of machine learning in cyber security.
method Characterizes adversarial attack methods and their applications in cyber security.
result Highlights unique challenges and future research directions for adversarial attacks in cyber security.
The Role of Cost in the Integration of Security Features in Integrated Circuits for Smart Cardsq-fin.RM
Investigates the cost-effectiveness of security features in smart card chips.
problem Costs of adding security features to smart card chips.
method Examines production phases, costs, and security features.
result Security features are worth the cost due to potential damages from attacks.
We develop a secure aggregation protocol for federated learning that reduces communication and computation costs.
problem Expensive communication and privacy concerns in federated learning.
method Adapting compression-based federated techniques to additive secret sharing.
result Our protocol achieves high accuracy with low communication costs and is more efficient than prior work.
Contextual bandit framework improves revenue optimization in securities lending market.
problem Optimizing revenue for agent lenders in a dynamic securities lending market.
method Utilized contextual bandit frameworks to address dynamic pricing problems in an e-commerce-like securities lending market.
result Contextual bandit approach consistently outperforms traditional methods by at least 15% in total revenue generated.
Study assesses how much security restaking protocols need to pay for.
problem Determining the optimal security level for restaking protocols using token incentives.
method Expanding a model by Durvasula and Roughgarden to include strategic attackers and node operators, constructing an approximation algorithm for token-based incentives.
result Restaking protocols can be secure with proper incentive management, even against strategic adversaries.
Survey examines ML for IoT security, addressing new challenges.
problem IoT security challenges due to rapid growth and diverse attacks.
method Comprehensive literature review of ML-based security solutions.
result ML provides dynamic and efficient security for IoT.
The paper explores how mining costs, rewards, and blockchain security are interconnected.
problem Understanding the interdependencies between mining costs, mining rewards, and blockchain security.
method Theoretical derivation and empirical analysis using daily crypto market data and autoregressive distributed lag approach.
result Cryptocurrency price and mining rewards are intrinsically linked to blockchain security outcomes.