Ransomware: A Framework for Security Challenges in Internet of Things

Abstract

With the increasing volume of smartphones, computers, and sensors in the Internet of Things (IoT) model, enhancing security and preventing ransom attacks have become a major concern. Traditional security mechanisms are no longer applicable due to the involvement of devices with limited resources, which require more computing power and resources. Ransomware is comparatively a new and cruel malware in cyberspace with higher rates of attacks around the world. Ransomware could encrypt entire data to make users unable to access their files and important information. In some cases, the system has been hostage completely by the hackers, and the user may receive a demand for ransom money using different resources o access of his/her own data/system. One of the problems associated with the Internet of Things is how to keep your smartphones secure and keep your data safe as most of the antivirus solutions are not useful in this case. This research concludes the impact of ransomware on the IoT, malware processes, and work on detecting and monitoring smartphone infections. The paper also discusses ransomware awareness to end-user with strategy to defeat it.