Are you a network security researcher or student exploring wireless network vulnerabilities? This post walks you through how to mitigate blackhole attacks in the AODV routing protocol using NS-3 (Network Simulator 3) , specifically version ns-3.44 on Ubuntu 24.04 . We’ll also guide you on modifying key NS3 source files and provide insights on testing your implementation. 📺 Watch the full setup and demo on my YouTube channel for step-by-step video instructions. 🛠️ Tools and Environment Network Simulator : NS-3.44 Operating System : Ubuntu 24.04 (64-bit recommended) Routing Protocol : AODV (Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector) Attack Type : Blackhole Attack in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks 🚨 What Is a Blackhole Attack in AODV? A Blackhole Attack occurs when a malicious node in a wireless network advertises itself as having the shortest path to all destinations, causing data packets to be misrouted and dropped. This is a critical vulnerability in AODV-based MANETs (Mobile Ad ...
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