A review of DoS attack models for 3G cellular networks from a system-design perspective

Abstract_Third-generation cellular networks are exposed
to novel forms of denial-of-service attacks that only recently
have started to be recognized and documented by the scientific
community. In this contribution, we review some recently published
attack models specific for cellular networks. We review them collectively
in order to identify the main system-design aspects that are ultimately
responsible for the exposure to the attack. The goal of this contribution
is to build awareness about the intrinsic weaknesses of 3G networks
from a system-design perspective. In doing that we hope to inform
the design practice of future generation networks, motivating the adoption
of randomization, adaptation and prioritization as central ingredients
of robust system design.