Investigating the Security of OpenPLC: Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Mitigation Solutions

W Alsabbagh, C Kim, P Langendörfer - IEEE Access, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Open-source Programmable Logic Controller (OpenPLC) software is designed to be vendor-
natural and run on almost any computer or low-cost embedded devices eg, Raspberry Pi …

[HTML][HTML] A deep learning-based novel hybrid CNN-LSTM architecture for efficient detection of threats in the IoT ecosystem

A Nazir, J He, N Zhu, SS Qureshi, SU Qureshi… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) landscape is witnessing rapid growth, driven by
continuous innovation and a simultaneous increase in cybersecurity threats. As these …

Pirates of the MQTT: Raiding IIoT Systems with a Rogue Client

W Alsabbagh, S Amogbonjaye, C Kim… - 2024 8th Cyber …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The integration of MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) in Industrial Internet of
Things (IIoT) systems enhances operational efficiency but introduces significant security …

Beyond the lens: false data injection attacks on IIoT-cameras through MQTT manipulation

W Alsabbagh, C Kim, NS Patil… - 2024 7th Conference …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the era of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), where interconnected devices streamline
industrial processes, safeguarding the integrity and security of these systems becomes …

Beyond botnets: Autonomous Firmware Zombie Attack in industrial control systems

SA Alavi, HP Moghadam, AH Jahangir - International Journal of Critical …, 2025 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a novel cyberattack vector called the” Autonomous Firmware Zombie
Attack.” Unlike traditional zombie attacks that rely on botnets and direct network control, this …

[PDF][PDF] Silent Sabotage: A Stealthy Control Logic Injection in IIoT Systems

W Alsabbagh, C Kim… - Submitted at the 5th Silicon …, 2024 - researchgate.net
As Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) continues to revolutionize industrial processes, the
security of these systems becomes paramount. This work contributes to ongoing efforts to …

Enhancing IoT security: a collaborative framework integrating federated learning, dense neural networks, and blockchain

A Nazir, J He, N Zhu, MS Anwar, MS Pathan - Cluster Computing, 2024 - Springer
The recent expansion of the IoT ecosystem has not only significantly increased connectivity
but also introduced new security challenges. To address emerging security challenges, this …

A Framework for Runtime Safety of Industrial Control Systems Through Runtime Verification

Q Li, Y Li, X Mao, T Wang, T Li - IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Ensuring the safety of complex Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cannot be fully achieved
during the design and development phases. Many uncertainties and unknowns only …

[HTML][HTML] ICS-LTU2022: A dataset for ICS vulnerabilities

M Alanazi, A Mahmood, MJM Chowdhury - Computers & Security, 2025 - Elsevier
Industrial control systems (ICS) are a collection of control systems and associated
instrumentation for controlling and monitoring industrial processes. Critical infrastructure …

Investigating security issues in programmable logic controllers and related protocols

W Alsabbagh - 2023 - opus4.kobv.de
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are pivotal in Critical Infrastructures (CIs) and
Industrial Control Systems (ICSs), governing processes in nuclear power plants …