Preface xxv 1 Emerging Threats and Trends in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity 1 Sethu Laksmi S., Lekshmi Das, Razil S.R. Khan and Pooja Chakraborty 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Threats Faced by Digital Forensics 2 1.3 Cybersecurity Threats in 2023 3 1.4 New Era of Technology and Their Risks 6 1.5 Challenges for Digital Forensics 7 1.6 Impact of Mobile Gadgets on Cybersecurity 8 1.7 The Vulnerabilities in Wireless Mobile Data Exchange 8 1.8 Network Segmentation and its Applications 9 1.9 Relationship Between Privacy and Security 10 1.10 Recent Trends in Digital Forensics 10 1.11 Opportunities in this Field 12 1.12 Future Enhancements in Digital Forensics 14 1.13 Cybersecurity and Cyber Forensics in Smart Cities 14 1.14 Network Security and Forensics 16 1.15 Software and Social Engineering Attacks on RSA 17 1.16 Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity 18 1.17 Conclusion 20 Bibliography 20 2 Toward Reliable Image Forensics: Deep Learning-Based Forgery Detection 23 Choudhary Shyam Prakash, Sahani Pooja Jaiprakash and Naween Kumar 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Fundamentals of Image Forensics 25 2.3 Deep Learning in Image Forensics 27 2.4 Datasets of Image Forgery Detection 31 2.5 Feature Extraction and Representation 32 2.6 Model Training and Evaluation 32 2.7 Challenges and Future Scope 35 2.8 Conclusion 36 References 36 3 Understanding and Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats in a Dynamic Cyber Landscape 39 Shami Sushant and Shipra Rohatgi 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 APT Lifecycle 42 3.3 Characteristics and Methods of APTs 43 3.4 APT Detection 46 3.5 Mitigation Techniques 51 3.6 Case Study: CozyDuke APT 56 Conclusion 58 References 58 4 Class-Imbalanced Problems in Malware Analysis and Detection in Classification Algorithms 61 Bidyapati Thiyam, Chadalavada Suptha Saranya and Shouvik Dey 4.1 Introduction 61 4.2 Background 62 4.3 Related Work 64 4.4 Detailed Overview of the Methodology 72 4.5 Discussion and Challenges 76 4.6 Conclusion 77 References 77 5 Malware Analysis and Detection: New Approaches and Techniques 83 Laiba Mazhar and Shipra Rohatgi 5.1 Introduction 83 5.2 Malware 84 5.3 Case Studies 99 5.4 Future Aspects 102 5.5 Conclusion 107 References 108 6 State-of-the-Art in Ransomware Analysis and Detection 111 Amit Kumar Upadhyay, Preeti Dubey, Sahil Gandhi and Shreya Jain 6.1 Introduction 111 Evolution 113 Lifecycle 116 Infection Method 118 Targets of Ransomware Attacks 120 Payment Process and Method 121 Ransomware Analysis 122 Ransomware Detection 123 Ransomware Prevention 126 Recovery 128 Characteristics 130 Difficulties 131 Impact of Ransomware Attacks 132 Statistics 134 Conclusion 134 References 134 7 Cyber-Physical System Security: Challenges and Countermeasures 137 Ankit Garg, Anuj Kumar Singh, Aleem Ali and Madan Lal Saini 7.1 Introduction 137 7.2 Challenges in CPS Security 141 7.3 Security Risks and Consequences 145 7.4 Key Considerations for CPS Security 147 7.5 Countermeasures for CPS Security 150 7.6 Case Studies and Examples 153 7.7 Future Directions and Emerging Technologies 155 7.8 Conclusion 156 References 157 8 Unraveling the Ethical Conundrum: Privacy Challenges in the Realm of Digital Forensics 161 Tushar Krishnamani and Parmila Dhiman 8.1 Introduction 161 8.2 Fundamental Concepts in Digital Forensics 162 8.3 Privacy Concerns in AI Technology: Security Systems and Cyber Forensics 163 8.4 Maintaining Integrity of Evidence in Forensic Investigations 165 8.5 Ethical Obligations of Forensic Investigators 166 8.6 Conclusion 171 References 171 9 IoT and Smart Device Security: Emerging Threats and Countermeasures 173 Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Ajeet Kumar Sharma, Surabhi Kesarwani, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Pawan Kumar Verma and Seshathiri Dhanasekaran 9.1 Introduction 173 9.2 The Growth of IoT and Smart Devices 174 9.3 Emerging Threat Landscape 175 9.4 Device Vulnerabilities and Exploits 176 9.5 Data Privacy and Leakage 177 9.6 Network Attacks and Amplification 178 9.7 Physical Attacks on Smart Devices 183 9.8 Supply Chain Risks in IoT Ecosystem 184 9.9 Lack of Standardization in IoT Security 185 9.10 Countermeasures and Best Practices 187 9.11 Conclusion and Future Directions 188 References 188 10 Advanced Security for IoT and Smart Devices: Addressing Modern Threats and Solutions 191 Himanshu Sharma, Prabhat Kumar and Kavita Sharma 10.1 Introduction 192 10.2 IoT and Smart Device Landscape 193 10.3 Emerging Threats in IoT and Smart Device Security 196 10.4 Vulnerabilities in IoT and Smart Devices 199 10.5 Countermeasures and Best Practices 201 10.6 Security Standards and Regulations 204 10.7 Security Testing and Assessment 206 10.8 Incident Response and Recovery 207 10.9 Case Studies: Real-World Examples 209 10.10 Future Trends and Challenges 211 10.11 Conclusion 213 References 215 11 Threats and Countermeasures for IoT and Smart Devices 217 Amrit Suman, Preetam Suman, Sasmita Padhy, Roshan Jahan and Naween Kumar 11.1 Introduction 217 11.2 IoT Architecture 219 11.3 Security in the Application Layer of IoT 221 11.4 Literature Survey 227 11.5 Results and Discussion 232 11.6 Conclusion and Future Work 234 References 235 12 Insider Threat Detection and Prevention: New Approaches and Tools 241 Rakhi S., Sampada H. K., Arun Balodi, Shobha P. C. and Roshan Kumar 12.1 Introduction 241 12.2 Insider Attack: A Big Picture 246 12.3 Tools and Technology for Insider Threat Detection 249 12.4 Results and Discussions 258 12.5 Conclusion 261 References 261 13 A Holistic Framework for Insider Threat Detection and Analysis Upon Security and Privacy for Data Management Services 263 A. Sheik Abdullah, Hanish Shyam, Sriram B., Arif Ansari and Subramanian Selvakumar 13.1 Introduction 263 13.2 Defining Insider Threats 270 13.3 Know Your Critical Assets in Data Management Services 276 13.4 Insider Risk Management 282 13.5 Diving Deeper Into Holistic Framework 287 13.6 Conclusion 299 References 299 14 Revolutionizing SEO: Exploring the Synergy of Blockchain Technology and Search Ecosystems 303 Bharti Aggarwal, Dinesh Rai and Naresh Kumar 14.1 Introduction 303 14.2 Features of Blockchain 305 14.3 Literature Review 306 14.4 Integrating Blockchain into Search Ecosystems for Enhancing SEO 309 14.5 Integration of Blockchain in Search Ecosystems 310 14.6 Concept of Decentralized Search Platforms and Role in SEO Improvement 311 14.7 Use Cases and Projects Illustrating Blockchain Integration in Search Ecosystems 312 14.8 Future Trends and Implications 315 14.9 Potential Implications for the SEO Industry and Online Marketing Strategies 316 14.10 Conclusion 318 References 318 15 Emerging Trends and Future Directions of Blockchain Technology in Education 325 Urvashi Sugandh, Priyanka Gaba, Arvind Panwar and Jyoti Agarwal 15.1 Introduction 325 15.2 Overview of Blockchain Technology in Education 328 15.3 Emerging Trends in Blockchain and Education 330 15.4 Implications for the Future of Education 335 15.5 Future Directions for Blockchain in Education 340 15.6 Conclusion 345 References 346 16 Social Engineering Attacks: Detection and Prevention 349 Manpreet Kaur Aiden, Sonia Chhabra, Shweta Mayor Sabharwal and Alaa Ali Hameed 16.1 Introduction 349 16.2 Phases of Social Engineering 351 16.3 Methods of Social Engineering 352 16.4 Insider Threat 362 16.5 Impersonation on Social Media Platforms 366 16.6 Identity Theft 367 16.7 Social Engineering Detection and Prevention 371 16.8 Conclusion and Future Directions 379 References 381 17 Social Engineering Attacks in Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Industry: Detection and Prevention 389 Muhammad Muzamil Aslam, Kassim Kalinaki, Ali Tufail, Abdul Ghani Haji Naim, Madiha Zahir Khan and Sajid Ali 17.1 Introduction 390 17.2 Phases of Social Engineering Attacks 391 17.3 Social Engineering Attacks in IoT and IIoT 392 17.4 Techniques of Social Engineering Attacks 393 17.5 Social Engineering Attack Vectors 399 17.6 Social Engineering Attack Detection and Prevention Techniques 403 17.7 Real-World Social Engineering Attacks in the Industry 404 17.8 Challenges and Future Prospective in Social Engineering Attacks 406 17.9 Future Prospective and Recommendations 406 17.10 Conclusion 407 References 407 18 Cloud Security Essentials: A Detailed Exploration 413 Abhishek Singh Vardia, Aarti Chaudhary, Shikha Agarwal, Anil Kumar Sagar and Gulshan Shrivastava 18.1 Introduction 413 18.2 The Importance of Cloud Security 414 18.3 Key Cloud Security Concerns 415 18.4 Cloud Security Challenges 422 18.5 Cloud Security Challenges and Strategies 425 18.6 Common Threats in Cloud Security 426 18.7 Best Practices for Cloud Security 427 18.8 Conclusion 430 References 431 19 Data Privacy and Protection: Legal and Ethical Challenges 433 Oladri Renuka, Niranchana RadhaKrishnan, Bodapatla Sindhu Priya, Avula Jhansy and Soundarajan Ezekiel 19.1 Introduction 433 19.2 Fundamental Concepts of Data Privacy and Protection 435 19.3 Legal Frameworks for Data Privacy and Protection: Overview of Global Data Protection Laws 437 19.4 Rights and Principles Underpinning Data Privacy 440 19.5 Challenges in Implementing Data Privacy Regulations 442 19.6 Ethical Considerations in Data Collection and Usage: Transparency and Informed Consent 446 19.7 Emerging Technologies and Ethical Dilemmas: Impact of AI, IoT, and Biometrics on Data Privacy 449 19.8 Legal and Ethical Reactions to Data Breach and Privacy Incidents: Legal Requirements for Notifying Data Breach 452 19.9 Surveillance, National Security, and Individual Privacy: Striking a Balance: Privacy vs. National Security 454 19.10 Regulatory Enforcement and Accountability: Role of Data Protection Authorities 456 19.11 Future Trends and Considerations: Evolving Legal Landscapes and Global Harmonization 459 19.12 Conclusion: Navigating the Nexus of Data Privacy and Protection 462 Conclusion 463 References 463 20 Future Direction in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security 467 Ar. Varsha, Nayana Anoop Kumar, Sosthenes Nyabuto Bichanga and Pooja Chakraborty 20.1 Introduction 467 20.2 Evolution of Crime 468 20.3 Existing Cybercrime Rate in India and World 468 20.4 Emerging Cybercrime and its Future 472 20.5 Recent Paradigm Shift in Cyber Menace 480 20.6 Cyber Security 484 20.7 Artificial Intelligence 485 20.8 Contemporary Condition of Digital Forensics 488 20.9 Challenges of Digital Forensics 489 20.10 Legal Aspect of Cyber Laws 489 20.11 Prevention Against Cybercrimes 491 20.12 Conclusion 492 References 492 Index 495

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