Next-generation IoT security: A new method for detecting and mitigating malware threats

Moderator: Koji Nakao, Distinguished Researcher, National Institute of Information and Communication Technology (NICT), Tokyo, Japan

With the rapid proliferation of IoT devices as critical edge components in emerging infrastructures such as 5G/6G networks, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Digital Twins (DT), and smart cities, the risk of cyber threats targeting these systems has intensified. A successful malware infection in IoT environments can lead to cascading failures across vital infrastructure, posing significant security and operational challenges. This talk conducts a systematic behavior analysis of malware infection in IoT devices/systems by leveraging observation data from darknets, honeypots and device systematic scan. Through this approach, this talk aims to identify key attack vectors, analyze their implications, and seek evolution towards next-generation IoT security measures designed to fortify IoT ecosystems against evolving cyber threats.