2025 International Conference on Pervasive Computational Technologies (ICPCT)

Network Security Threats and Mitigation Strategies

in Mobile Networks: A Machine Learning
Perspective
2025 International Conference on Pervasive Computational Technologies (ICPCT) | 979-8-3315-0868-5/25/$31.00 ©2025 IEEE | DOI: 10.1109/ICPCT64145.2025.10940458

Venkata Reddy Thummala Phanindra Kumar Kankanampati Pratik Agarwal

Visvesvaraya Technological University Binghamton University Symbiosis Institute of Technology,
Belgaum, Karnataka, India Miyrapur, Hyderabad, India Nagpur Campus, Symbiosis
[email protected] [email protected] International (Deemed University),
Pune, India
[email protected]

Swethasri Kavuri Ravi Mandliya Arpit Goel

Stony Brook University Clemson University Computer Science and Engineering
New York, United States Clemson, United States Uttaranchal Institute of Technology
[email protected] [email protected] Uttaranchal University
Dehradun 248007, India
[email protected]

Abstract— Mobile phones are integral to our lives and can be compromised by a variety of security threats [3].
provide a gateway for our communication and online services Wireless connectivity comes with a lot of threats and one of
through mobile networks across the globe. But now mobile them is called wireless eavesdropping that occurs when
networks are becoming more and more woven into the fabric of attackers listen to the transmitted information through the air
everyday life, and the risk of mobile security breaches has and capture crucial content [4]. These can range from
soared. From data breaches to malware attacks, we are all at personal details to financial information and even passwords.
the risk of losing money and the data of most people and Another significant danger is malware, which is capable of
organizations. To counter to these security threats a variety of infiltrating and taking over mobile devices, granting attackers
classic solutions have been used in sequence such as firewalls
access to sensitive data or even the power to interrupt network
and encryption. But the increasing sophistication of threats has
rendered more and more of these alternatives impractical. Well,
services[5]. Denial of service attacks pose another threat by
that is where machine learning (ML) techniques come into play. flooding the network with traffic until the mobile service
Although AWS security services are not directly related to ML, crashes. At the same time, identity theft relies on the use of a
it can help analyze large amounts of data and identify trends, stolen identity to gain access to mobile services [6]. Several
which can detect and prevent any potential attacks in advance. mitigation methods have been proposed to secure mobile
Thus, our research work encourages the use of ML techniques networks. However, the dynamic nature of security threats
for detecting and mitigating threats in network security applied means that conventional approaches to secure mobile
in mobile networks. Next, we will gather and evaluate the networks and access to mobile networks are no longer
network traffic information and teach the ML model to identify sufficient, and they need security through import protection
the malware patterns and anomalies. You are using that model [7]. Hence, machine learning (ML) has become a promising
to predict and stop threats in real-time. Finally, we will discuss solution for mobile network security. The ability of ML
how ML-based approaches can be used to dynamically adjust techniques to analyze large amounts of data and detect
security policies and manage resources in mobile networks. patterns to make predictions makes them an effective tool to
This method aims to enhance the overall security of mobile detect and mitigate security threats in real-time [8]. Fig 1
networks by detecting and preventing potential security threats. Shows that the Introduction Diagram.
This will not only stop potential attacks but will also reduce the
time and the resources needed for incident response. We hope
to further secure and refine the integrity of every aspect of the
mobile network ecosystem through this research.

Keywords—Security Threats, Mobile Security, Malware

Patterns, Direct Integration, Ecosystem

I. INTRODUCTION
Mobile network are part and parcel of modern man. The
rapid increase in the use of mobile devices [1] has made
mobile networks an important source of information and data
transmission. In contrast, the unauthorized takeover of mobile
networks is far more widely used and, therefore, is more
vulnerable to a variety of security threats. Moreover, these Fig. 1. Introduction Diagram
attacks would pose a threat to not only the user's data and
information but also to the network infrastructure of the Anomaly detection is one of the primary use cases for ML
service providers as a whole [2]. Thus, mobile networks must in mobile network security. ML algorithms can monitor
be cognizant of such security threats, and appropriate network traffic patterns and detect an organic flow of data
mitigation mechanisms must be employed. Mobile networks usage or malicious traffic with the ability to implement

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prevention techniques to block the threat [9].Network been trained on data from the network in the past, this
intrusion detection involves monitoring a network for approach can be implemented through identifying any
suspicious activities, unauthorized access attempts, and patterns and significant changes. For instance, it can learn
malware infections [10]. ML can also help here by identifying from various data sources, such as intrusion detection
these unauthorized access attempts and stopping malware systems and network logs, to improve threat detection
before it infects the system [11]. Additionally, ML can also be correctness. The second stage, the threat classification, this is
added to user behaviour analytics as well in the processing of the stage when the type of threat recognized is classified,
questionable attempts towards hacking into user accounts. these are malware attacks, phishing attempts, network
Encrypting the communication between the network and the breaches and so forth. It is crucial to think about how strong
user's device is another important feature of securing mobile each risk is and to formulate how to counteract each risk. The
networks [12]. Secure data transmission using secure third and final part is to minimize the threat, preventing or
protocols like Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Internet limiting the consequences of the identified threats. A number
Protocol Security (IPsec). However, these types of protocols of countermeasures can be deployed, including access
remain vulnerable to attacks such as man-in-the-middle, when controls, firewalls and intrusion prevention systems. Machine
an attacker intercepts and potentially alters the user's learning methods will be used for adaptive and proactive
communication with the network. Similarly, we could be threat mitigation, where the model will learn from previous
using ML based outlier detection on realtime monitoring on incidents and adjust the security measures accordingly to
internet traffic, to detect such attempts and prevent from protect against future threats.
leaking any data[13].
A. Construction Diagram
II. RELATED WORKS Visibility is seeing and understanding the state and
The authors [14] have written about a systematic review actions of a system or environment. In networking and
that was performed to evaluate the efficacy of machine security operations, this means the ability to see and log the
learning and deep learning models in securing electronic traffic and activity within a network or computing
information in mobile networks. It concluded that while these environment. This is critical for identifying any abnormal
models hold promise for detecting and preventing different activities or signs of security threats. Visibility can be gained
types of security threats, there is a need for more research to readily using network monitoring, IDS, traffic analysis and
improve their performance. The authors [15] have identified other similar tools/technologies. They analyze data and give
how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine notifications for how network traffic behaves so that
learning (ML) becomes an essential technique to improve the administrators can detect devices and monitor irregular
wireless network security that operates by continually activities on IT systems. Fig 2 Shows that the Construction
analysing and identifying dubious behaviours as well as diagram of the proposed model.
autonomously reacting to threats. They also help to predict
and prevent future security risks, further enhancing the
protection and reliability of wireless networks. In [16],
Adversarial Machine Learning | AML, a network protection
technique, which being undertaken, in effects of detection and
defense mechanism against cybersecurity, is discussed.
Machine learning (ML) can be used to detect abnormal
behavior and malicious actions in network traffic and take
countermeasures based on smart algorithms and techniques.
The authors [17-18] discussed the machine learning capability
hazardous in 5G to acquire security of network to identify and
analyze the alert nature for 5G in terms. This will help to
protect users and sensitive information, as well as
smartphones and the associated security of the advanced 5G Fig. 2. Construction diagram of the proposed model
network environment, allowing faster and more accurate
responses to cyber threats. Machine learning and deep Integrity ensures that the data, systems, and processes are
learning are emerging as the pillars of security for 5G-driven not tampered with, corrupted or maliciously altered in an
industrial IoT applications in [19-20]. Through techniques, unauthorized manner. It is essential to preserve information
these can be used to analyze vast amounts of data, detect integrity and prevent the system from being compromised.
anomalies, and identify potential cyber threats. By using these Centralized policy means the administration of security
techniques, security solutions can be designed to secure policy and policy rules from a single, centralized location. It
sensitive information, and protect networks and devices in 5G is an approach to security where security policies and
industrial IoT environments. This is to help keep critical regulatory guidelines are defined, implemented, and
operations reliable, confidential, and untampered with [21- maintained from a central location in a network or computing
22]. environment rather than on several devices or systems.
III. PROPOSED MODEL B. Analytical Discussion
Mobile Network The quantized ML-based framework Introduction: State of Criminology on Overview of
consists of three components: threat detection, threat Network Security Threats and Mitigation Techniques Applied
classification, and threat mitigation. The first pillar, threat in Mobile Network: The purpose of this paper is a discussion
detection, is the ability to monitor the network traffic on a about analyzing the previous and current threats of security
24/7 basis and identify any abnormal or menacing activity. For discussion about looking at different vulnerabilities of mobile
instance, by applying machine learning algorithms that have

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networks and how these vulnerabilities can affect the security This metric is the most important one as its directly
and privacy of the users. impacting the performance of full security systems. This
means a very high accuracy of threat detection so that early
1 identification and remediation are possible.
f i ( x) (1)
1  e Nj B. False Positive Rate
y '(t ) F ( y (t ), y (t )) y 0 (2)
It is also the measure of the accuracy of the machine
N (t , w) Wk 2u(Wk1  b1 )  b2 (3) model, which is used to classify different types of security
attacks in the mobile network. Fig 4 Shows the Computation
y(t , w) y0  t  t0 N (t , w) (4) of False Positive Rate.
It further describes the shortcomings of traditional security
systems and the need of advanced and more efficient
solutions for safeguarding the network. It emphasizes the
usage of machine learning to address this issue as it enables
the detection and reporting of anomalies or suspicious activity
in real-time.

N (t0 , w0 z y0 (5)
x j  Min j
x*j (6)
Max j  Min j
2.P.R
f1  score (7)
PR
This chapter also discusses the machine learning Fig. 4. Computation of False Positive Rate
approaches, including anomaly detection, classification and
clustering, and their applications in mobile network security. One of the top metrics since it directly, albeit indirectly,
It also talks about preventative measures against these threats affects performance of the entire security system. This
such as multi-layered security protocols, encryption methods translates to high threat detection accuracy to facilitate early
and regular monitoring of the traffic. detection and correction.
t B. Processing Time
T t 1 T  Dt ’li (T (t ) ) (8) In the context of a machine learning model, processing
time is the time required to pass through the network and
ZT .xi  b 0 (9) check for possible attacks. Mobile networks are fast-paced,
yi (Z T .xi  b) t 1 (10) data-driven environment, so, the model needs to be fast
enough to do detection and respond on time. Fig 5 Shows the
At its core, it highlights the requirement to continuously Computation of Processing Time.
improve and adapt ML-based security systems to detect novel
attack vectors. To conclude, this discussion from machine
learning point of view provides opinion that mobile networks
are actively and intelligently secured from intruder.
IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
ML-Machine Learning,CN-Communication
Networks,SE-Security Enhancement
A. Threat Detection Accuracy
So, this is also the measure of the accuracy of the machine
model where it classifies the different types of security attacks
in the mobile network. Fig 3 Shows the Computation of
Threat Detection Accuracy.

Fig. 5. Computation of Processing Time

If the threat lies with a slow processing time, your data

could be compromised for key long periods before being
detected by your system.
C. Robustness and Scalability
Robustness and scalability of machine learning models
are also important technical performance properties. This
encompasses managing various types of data and adjusting to
fluctuating network parameters. Fig 6Shows the Computation
of Robustness and Scalability.
Fig. 3. Computation of Threat Detection Accuracy

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for such findings and recommendations to date and

become irrelevant for the most recent threats.
V. CONCLUSION
Finally, Mobile Networks: Network Security Threats are
a serious threat to privacy and integrity of data and sensitive
data. Different types of threats can easily be detected and
prevented using Machine Learning techniques. Using ML
algorithms, mobile networks can detect anomalies and
suspicious activities, glare through known attacks, and
predict and prevent future threats. Additionally, implementing
mitigation strategies such as encryption, authentication, and
access control will further secure mobile networks. This
Fig. 6. Computation of Robustness and Scalability represents a higher risk of mobile network security threats
even after using traditional security measures such as
So a more coherent and less noisy feature that captures a firewalls. However, combining ML with traditional security
wider and more complex network environment is generated measures can help strengthen the security of mobile networks.
using the scalability of a robust model.
VI. FUTURE SCOPE
D. Integration with Existing Security Systems
Network Security Threats and Mitigation Strategies in
For this machine learning model to work, it will have to
Mobile Networks: A Machine Learning Perspective would
be integrated with the already existing security systems in the
significantly contribute to the literature. The mobile network
mobile network. This includes firewalls and other security
is expanding, and with it, the number of cyber-attacks, so it is
mechanisms, such as intrusion detection systems. Fig 7
essential to develop adequate mitigation strategies. Machine
Shows the Computation ofIntegration with Existing Security
learning techniques can provide a more proactive and
Systems.
efficient means of detecting and mitigating network security
threats in mobile networks. Conclusion Research on the trend
of business intelligence at any level continues to be an
essential field for the existing studio business in the country.
It can also lead to the creation of automated security solutions
and systems that can adjust to changing threats dynamically.
In the long term, this work could help develop a more secure
and resilient mobile network infrastructure for users around
the globe.
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