Internet of Things Applications Using Heterogeneous VANET Architectures: A Review of the Challenges, Advancements, and Issues

Abstract:

The security issues and problems surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) are thoroughly examined in this article. It draws attention to the dangers of intra-vehicle attacks and the necessity of strong security measures. Examining vulnerabilities in both V2I and V2C contexts, the article highlights the risks that individual hackers face due to their global accessibility. It also covers the difficulties that cybersecurity faces from the rise of machine hackers that use AI and big data analytics. The notion of Heterogeneous IoT is presented, which is a promising field of study with a wide range of applications. The article discusses the difficulties that come with managing protocol proliferation, integrating new technologies, and resolving networking issues in the context of the larger Internet of Things. It is emphasized how crucial trust, security, and privacy are to the success of IoT systems. The systematic review approach used in the research adheres to the PRISMA framework and the Cochrane procedure. Finally, it offers design suggestions and future research directions based on expert analysis conclusions. The study highlights the necessity of taking preventative action to lessen dangers associated with IoV and IoT, offering insightful information about the status of IoT research now and opening the door for future security improvements.

• Periodical: Engineering Headway (Volume 35)
• Pages: 77-89
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-UonT9R
• Online since: February 2026
• Authors: Fahad G. Abdulkadhim, Hashim Ali, Ali A. Shukur
• Keywords: Big Data, Internet of Things (IOT), Internet of Vehicles (IoV), Styling, VANET

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