Security, Trust and Privacy challenges in AI-driven 6G Networks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.10337v1
• Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:48:20 GMT
• Title: Security, Trust and Privacy challenges in AI-driven 6G Networks
• Authors: Helena Rifa-Pous, Victor Garcia-Font, Carlos Nunez-Gomez, Julian Salas,
• Abstract summary: This article explores the evolving infrastructure of 6G networks, emphasizing the transition towards a more disaggregated structure. It presents a classification of network attacks stemming from its AI-centric architecture and explores technologies designed to detect or mitigate these emerging threats. The paper concludes by examining the implications and risks linked to the utilization of AI in ensuring a robust network.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: The advent of 6G networks promises unprecedented advancements in wireless communication, offering wider bandwidth and lower latency compared to its predecessors. This article explores the evolving infrastructure of 6G networks, emphasizing the transition towards a more disaggregated structure and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Furthermore, it explores the security, trust and privacy challenges and attacks in 6G networks, particularly those related to the use of AI. It presents a classification of network attacks stemming from its AI-centric architecture and explores technologies designed to detect or mitigate these emerging threats. The paper concludes by examining the implications and risks linked to the utilization of AI in ensuring a robust network.

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