1.
Abhishek Bhattarai, Maryna Veksler, Ahmet Kurt, Abdulhadi Sahin, Kemal Akkaya
Systems and methods for detecting cryptocurrency wallet artifacts in a file system Patent
2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Systems and methods for detecting cryptocurrency wallet artifacts in a file system},
author = {Abhishek Bhattarai and Maryna Veksler and Ahmet Kurt and Abdulhadi Sahin and Kemal Akkaya},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US11755958B1/en},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-09-12},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Systems, methods, and frameworks for detecting cryptocurrency wallet artifacts in a file system of a device are provided. The cryptocurrency wallet artifacts can be automatically detected and can include:(i) cryptocurrency wallet application folders;(ii) images containing cryptocurrency artifacts (eg, mnemonics phrases and/or transactions information); and/or (iii) web browsers artifacts (eg, cache data, credentials, cookies, and/or bookmarks). This information can be analyzed and extracted using machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), a convolution neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), and/or a string search algorithm.},
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Systems, methods, and frameworks for detecting cryptocurrency wallet artifacts in a file system of a device are provided. The cryptocurrency wallet artifacts can be automatically detected and can include:(i) cryptocurrency wallet application folders;(ii) images containing cryptocurrency artifacts (eg, mnemonics phrases and/or transactions information); and/or (iii) web browsers artifacts (eg, cache data, credentials, cookies, and/or bookmarks). This information can be analyzed and extracted using machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), a convolution neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), and/or a string search algorithm.
2.
Kemal Akkaya, Carol Fung, Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman, Lisandro Zambenedetti Granville, Carlos Raniery Paula dos Santos
Proceedings of IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium 2023 Journal Article
In: 2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Proceedings of IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium 2023},
author = {Kemal Akkaya and Carol Fung and Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman and Lisandro Zambenedetti Granville and Carlos Raniery Paula dos Santos},
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year = {2023},
date = {2023-05-08},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {NOMS 2023 Cover Page Page 1 Politechnika Warszawska Warsaw University of Technology http://repo.pw.edu.pl Publikacja / Publication Proceedings of the 36th IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium - NOMS 2023, Akkaya Kemal, Festor Olivier, Fung Carol, Ashiqur Rahman Mohammad, Zambenedetti Granville Lisandro, Paula dos Santos Carlos Raniery DOI wersji wydawcy / Published version DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/NOMS56928.2023 Adres publikacji w Repozytorium URL / Publication address in Repository http://repo.pw.edu.pl/info/book/WUTde1cf6742a9c4e90bb407121bf0781b2/ Data opublikowania w Repozytorium / Deposited in Repository on 6 lipca 2023 Identyfikator pliku / File identifier WUT333aa01e6a11450e9aca2ad105b064da Identyfikator publikacji / Publication identifier WUTde1cf6742a9c4e90bb407121bf0781b2 Cytuj t wersj / Cite this version Akkaya Kemal, Festor},
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NOMS 2023 Cover Page Page 1 Politechnika Warszawska Warsaw University of Technology http://repo.pw.edu.pl Publikacja / Publication Proceedings of the 36th IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium - NOMS 2023, Akkaya Kemal, Festor Olivier, Fung Carol, Ashiqur Rahman Mohammad, Zambenedetti Granville Lisandro, Paula dos Santos Carlos Raniery DOI wersji wydawcy / Published version DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/NOMS56928.2023 Adres publikacji w Repozytorium URL / Publication address in Repository http://repo.pw.edu.pl/info/book/WUTde1cf6742a9c4e90bb407121bf0781b2/ Data opublikowania w Repozytorium / Deposited in Repository on 6 lipca 2023 Identyfikator pliku / File identifier WUT333aa01e6a11450e9aca2ad105b064da Identyfikator publikacji / Publication identifier WUTde1cf6742a9c4e90bb407121bf0781b2 Cytuj t wersj / Cite this version Akkaya Kemal, Festor
3.
Hadi Sahin, Kemal Akkaya, Sukumar Ganapati
Optimal Incentive Mechanisms for Fair and Equitable Rewards in PoS Blockchains Proceedings Article
In: 2022 IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference (IPCCC), pp. 367–373, IEEE, 2022.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Optimal Incentive Mechanisms for Fair and Equitable Rewards in PoS Blockchains},
author = {Hadi Sahin and Kemal Akkaya and Sukumar Ganapati},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9894306/},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-11-11},
booktitle = {2022 IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference (IPCCC)},
pages = {367–373},
publisher = {IEEE},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Blockchain technology that came with the introduction of Bitcoin offers many powerful use-cases while promising the establishment of distributed autonomous organizations (DAOs) that may transform our current understanding of client-server interactions on the cyberspace. They employ distributed consensus mechanisms that were subject to a lot of research in recent years. While most of such research focused on security and performance of consensus protocols, less attention was given to their incentive mechanisms which relate to a critical feature of blockchains. Unfortunately, while blockchains are advocating decentralized operations, they are not egalitarian due to existing incentive mechanisms. Many current consensus protocols inadvertently incentivize centralization of mining power and inequitable participation. This paper explores and evaluates alternative incentive mechanisms for a more decentralized},
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Blockchain technology that came with the introduction of Bitcoin offers many powerful use-cases while promising the establishment of distributed autonomous organizations (DAOs) that may transform our current understanding of client-server interactions on the cyberspace. They employ distributed consensus mechanisms that were subject to a lot of research in recent years. While most of such research focused on security and performance of consensus protocols, less attention was given to their incentive mechanisms which relate to a critical feature of blockchains. Unfortunately, while blockchains are advocating decentralized operations, they are not egalitarian due to existing incentive mechanisms. Many current consensus protocols inadvertently incentivize centralization of mining power and inequitable participation. This paper explores and evaluates alternative incentive mechanisms for a more decentralized
4.
Kemal Akkaya, Mumin Cebe
Systems and methods for authentication and key agreement in a smart grid Patent
2022.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Systems and methods for authentication and key agreement in a smart grid},
author = {Kemal Akkaya and Mumin Cebe},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US11329806B1/en},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-05-10},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Systems and methods for authentication and key agreement are provided and can utilize a scheme that uses dynamic key generation to achieve replay-attack resistance in zero round trip time (0-RTT). The hash-chain concept can be integrated with the Diffie-Hellman (DH) key exchange scheme. With this scheme, a device can securely determine the new shared key immediately (ie, in 0-RTT) and start using it.},
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Systems and methods for authentication and key agreement are provided and can utilize a scheme that uses dynamic key generation to achieve replay-attack resistance in zero round trip time (0-RTT). The hash-chain concept can be integrated with the Diffie-Hellman (DH) key exchange scheme. With this scheme, a device can securely determine the new shared key immediately (ie, in 0-RTT) and start using it.
5.
Kemal Akkaya, Arupjyoti Bhuyan, Mai AM Abdelmalek
Systems and methods for distributed authentication of devices Patent
2022.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Systems and methods for distributed authentication of devices},
author = {Kemal Akkaya and Arupjyoti Bhuyan and Mai AM Abdelmalek},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US11284255B1/en},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-03-22},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {A lightweight, fast, and reliable authentication mechanism compatible with the 5G D2D ProSe standard mechanisms is provided. A distributed authentication with a delegation-based scheme avoids repeated access to the 5G core network key management functions. Hence, a legitimate user equipment device (eg, a drone) is authorized by the cellular network (eg, 5G cellular network) via offering a proxy signature to authenticate itself to other drones. Test results demonstrate that the protocol is lightweight and reliable.},
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A lightweight, fast, and reliable authentication mechanism compatible with the 5G D2D ProSe standard mechanisms is provided. A distributed authentication with a delegation-based scheme avoids repeated access to the 5G core network key management functions. Hence, a legitimate user equipment device (eg, a drone) is authorized by the cellular network (eg, 5G cellular network) via offering a proxy signature to authenticate itself to other drones. Test results demonstrate that the protocol is lightweight and reliable.
6.
Kyle Denney, Enes Erdin, Leonardo Babun, A Selcuk Uluagac, Kemal Akkaya
Systems and methods for inhibiting threats to a computing environment Patent
2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Systems and methods for inhibiting threats to a computing environment},
author = {Kyle Denney and Enes Erdin and Leonardo Babun and A Selcuk Uluagac and Kemal Akkaya},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US11132441B2/en},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-09-28},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Novel hardware-based frameworks and methods for the detection and inhibition or prevention of insider threats utilizing machine learning methods and data collection done at the physical layer are provided. Analysis is done on unknown USB-powered devices, such as a keyboard or mouse, introduced to a computing environment and, through the utilization of machine learning, the behavior of the unknown device is determined before it can potentially cause harm to the computing environment.},
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Novel hardware-based frameworks and methods for the detection and inhibition or prevention of insider threats utilizing machine learning methods and data collection done at the physical layer are provided. Analysis is done on unknown USB-powered devices, such as a keyboard or mouse, introduced to a computing environment and, through the utilization of machine learning, the behavior of the unknown device is determined before it can potentially cause harm to the computing environment.
7.
Michael Thompson, Suat Mercan, Mumin Cebe, Kemal Akkaya, Arif Selcuk Uluagac
Cost-efficient IOT forensics framework with blockchain Patent
2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Cost-efficient IOT forensics framework with blockchain},
author = {Michael Thompson and Suat Mercan and Mumin Cebe and Kemal Akkaya and Arif Selcuk Uluagac},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US11128463B1/en},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-09-21},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {A cost-effective and reliable digital forensics framework is provided by exploiting multiple blockchain networks in two levels. The selected data collected from sensors on a boat is sent to a remote company database and calculated hash of the data is saved in two blockchain platforms in the first level. Hash of each block is retrieved and inserted onto a Merkle tree on a periodic basis to be stored on another blockchain in the second level which is used to detect any error in the first level blockchains. A secure platform is created with the combination of several blockchains.},
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A cost-effective and reliable digital forensics framework is provided by exploiting multiple blockchain networks in two levels. The selected data collected from sensors on a boat is sent to a remote company database and calculated hash of the data is saved in two blockchain platforms in the first level. Hash of each block is retrieved and inserted onto a Merkle tree on a periodic basis to be stored on another blockchain in the second level which is used to detect any error in the first level blockchains. A secure platform is created with the combination of several blockchains.
8.
Luis C Puche Rondon, Leonardo Babun, Kemal Akkaya, A Selcuk Uluagac
Systems and methods for monitoring activity in an HDMI network Patent
2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Systems and methods for monitoring activity in an HDMI network},
author = {Luis C Puche Rondon and Leonardo Babun and Kemal Akkaya and A Selcuk Uluagac},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US10929530B1/en},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-02-23},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Systems and methods for monitoring activity within High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) enabled consumer electronics control (CEC) devices and their networks and identifying unexpected and/or suspicious activity within the network are provided. CEC message packets and packet attribute analysis can be used to identify unexpected and/or suspicious CEC activity within two or more interconnected HDMI devices. Three fundamental steps can be used: a data collection step can capture CEC activity occurring within an HDMI distribution; a data processing step can correlate data into a packet analysis process to create a model later used for evaluation; and a decision process step can use the model created in the data processing step to determine if activity occurring within the HDMI distribution is expected or unexpected.},
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Systems and methods for monitoring activity within High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) enabled consumer electronics control (CEC) devices and their networks and identifying unexpected and/or suspicious activity within the network are provided. CEC message packets and packet attribute analysis can be used to identify unexpected and/or suspicious CEC activity within two or more interconnected HDMI devices. Three fundamental steps can be used: a data collection step can capture CEC activity occurring within an HDMI distribution; a data processing step can correlate data into a packet analysis process to create a model later used for evaluation; and a decision process step can use the model created in the data processing step to determine if activity occurring within the HDMI distribution is expected or unexpected.
9.
Mumin Cebe, Kemal Akkaya
Systems and methods for revocation management in an AMI network Patent
2020.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Systems and methods for revocation management in an AMI network},
author = {Mumin Cebe and Kemal Akkaya},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US10848481B1/en},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-11-24},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Systems and methods for certificate revocation management for advanced metering infrastructure networks are provided. An accumulation manager can be used to accumulate certificate revocation list (CRL) information and determine an accumulator value and a proof value based on the accumulated CRL information using a plurality of functions. These values can be sent on to smart meters, which can then use them for authentication purposes.},
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Systems and methods for certificate revocation management for advanced metering infrastructure networks are provided. An accumulation manager can be used to accumulate certificate revocation list (CRL) information and determine an accumulator value and a proof value based on the accumulated CRL information using a plurality of functions. These values can be sent on to smart meters, which can then use them for authentication purposes.
10.
Suat Mercan, Mumin Cebe, Ege Tekiner, Kemal Akkaya, Melissa Chang, Selcuk Uluagac
A cost-efficient iot forensics framework with blockchain Proceedings Article
In: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (ICBC), pp. 1–5, IEEE, 2020.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
@inproceedings{nokey,
title = {A cost-efficient iot forensics framework with blockchain},
author = {Suat Mercan and Mumin Cebe and Ege Tekiner and Kemal Akkaya and Melissa Chang and Selcuk Uluagac},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9169397/},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-05-02},
booktitle = {2020 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (ICBC)},
pages = {1–5},
publisher = {IEEE},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {IoT devices have been adopted widely in the last decade which enabled collection of various data from different environments. Data storage poses challenges since the data may be compromised during the storage and the integrity might be violated without being noticed. In such cases, integrity and data provenance are required in order to be able to detect the source of any incident and prove it in legal cases. To address these issues, blockchain provides excellent opportunities since it can protect the integrity of the data thanks to its distributed structure. However, it comes with certain costs as storing huge amount of data in a public blockchain will come with significant transaction fees. In this paper, we propose a highly cost effective and reliable digital forensics framework by exploiting multiple inexpensive blockchain networks as a temporary storage before the data is committed to Ethereum. To reduce Ethereum},
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IoT devices have been adopted widely in the last decade which enabled collection of various data from different environments. Data storage poses challenges since the data may be compromised during the storage and the integrity might be violated without being noticed. In such cases, integrity and data provenance are required in order to be able to detect the source of any incident and prove it in legal cases. To address these issues, blockchain provides excellent opportunities since it can protect the integrity of the data thanks to its distributed structure. However, it comes with certain costs as storing huge amount of data in a public blockchain will come with significant transaction fees. In this paper, we propose a highly cost effective and reliable digital forensics framework by exploiting multiple inexpensive blockchain networks as a temporary storage before the data is committed to Ethereum. To reduce Ethereum
11.
Abbas Acar, Hidayet Aksu, Kemal Akkaya, A Selcuk Uluagac
Method for continuous user authentication with wearables Patent
2018.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
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title = {Method for continuous user authentication with wearables},
author = {Abbas Acar and Hidayet Aksu and Kemal Akkaya and A Selcuk Uluagac},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US10075846B1/en},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-09-11},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Systems and methods for continuous and transparent verification, authentication, and identification of individuals are provided. A method can include detecting a signal from a sensor embedded in a wearable device, determining a set of features unique to the wearer of the wearable device, creating a user profile of that individual, detecting a signal from a sensor of an unknown individual, determining a set of features unique to the unknown individual, and comparing the features of the unknown individual to the previously created user profile.},
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Systems and methods for continuous and transparent verification, authentication, and identification of individuals are provided. A method can include detecting a signal from a sensor embedded in a wearable device, determining a set of features unique to the wearer of the wearable device, creating a user profile of that individual, detecting a signal from a sensor of an unknown individual, determining a set of features unique to the unknown individual, and comparing the features of the unknown individual to the previously created user profile.
12.
Spencer Michaels, Kemal Akkaya, A Selcuk Uluagac
Inducing data loss in Zigbee networks via join/association handshake spoofing Patent
2018.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Miscellaneous
@patent{nokey,
title = {Inducing data loss in Zigbee networks via join/association handshake spoofing},
author = {Spencer Michaels and Kemal Akkaya and A Selcuk Uluagac},
url = {https://patents.google.com/patent/US10021135B1/en},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-07-10},
school = {Florida International University},
abstract = {Methods, systems, and devices for instituting a new type of attack on Zigbee networks are provided. Targeting the data-collection aspect of Zigbee's use cases, a denial-of-service attack can be implemented, and can induce loss of the data transmitted from an end device to the coordinator of the network. Such an attack can exploit the fact that the handshake for a newly joining node to the Zigbee coordinator is not encrypted. Methods, systems, and devices to mitigate such an attack are also provided. To mitigate such a type of attack, a low-overhead countermeasure can be implemented, based on a challenge-response.},
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Methods, systems, and devices for instituting a new type of attack on Zigbee networks are provided. Targeting the data-collection aspect of Zigbee's use cases, a denial-of-service attack can be implemented, and can induce loss of the data transmitted from an end device to the coordinator of the network. Such an attack can exploit the fact that the handshake for a newly joining node to the Zigbee coordinator is not encrypted. Methods, systems, and devices to mitigate such an attack are also provided. To mitigate such a type of attack, a low-overhead countermeasure can be implemented, based on a challenge-response.
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