An analysis of security in communications between intelligent agents
Abstract
Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) have an approach for modeling solutions to complex and distributed problems based on communications between autonomous and cognitive agents. However, some communication protocols between different MAS are based on IoT gateways that do not implement security mechanisms. This article presents the exploitation of a vulnerability in this type of communication, making it possible to capture messages between systems and beliefs, plans and intentions of agents in migration.References
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Published
2023-08-30
How to Cite
FONSECA, Vitor Sobrinho da; LAZARIN, Nilson Mori.
An analysis of security in communications between intelligent agents. In: WORKSHOP-SCHOOL ON AGENTS, ENVIRONMENTS, AND APPLICATIONS (WESAAC), 17. , 2023, Pelotas/RS.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2023
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p. 14-19.
ISSN 2326-5434.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wesaac.2023.33445.
