Abstract :

The Proliferation Of Internet Of Things (IoT) Devices In Domestic Environments Has Introduced Significant Security Challenges That Extend Beyond Data Protection To Include Physical Safety Concerns. While Smart Devices Offer Unprecedented Convenience And Automation, Their Rapid Development Often Prioritizes Functionality Over Security Rigidity. This Paper Presents A Comprehensive Security Analysis Of Wi-Fi Controllable Smart Bulbs, Revealing Critical Vulnerabilities In Their Authentication Mechanisms. Through Systematic Penetration Testing Utilizing A Mobile Robot Platform, We Demonstrate The Ability To Gain Unauthorized Control Of Smart Lighting Systems Without Legitimate Credentials, Successfully Manipulating Device States Across Multiple Test Scenarios With Success Rates Ranging From 78% To 94%. The Research Methodology Employs Network Traffic Analysis, Communication Protocol Reverse Engineering, And Exploitation Script Development To Bypass Security Measures. Our Findings Indicate That Fundamental Design Decisions Prioritizing User Experience Over Security Create Exploitable Vulnerabilities, Even In Devices Operating On Ostensibly Secure Networks. We Propose A Multilayered Security Framework Encompassing Device-level Improvements, Network Protection Measures, User Awareness Strategies, And Industry Standardization Efforts To Address These Vulnerabilities. This Research Highlights The Urgent Need For Security-by-design Principles In IoT Development And Contributes To The Evolving Understanding Of Smart Home Security Implications. Keywords Internet Of Things (IoT); Smart Home Security; Penetration Testing; Wi-Fi Security; Authentication Bypass; Mobile Robot Platform; Network Security; Unauthorized Access; Smart Lighting; Security Vulnerabilities

Published:

10-11-2023

Issue:

Vol. 23 No. 11 (2023)

Page Nos:

160-177

Section:

Articles

License:

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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