The Threat of Optical Transmission Jamming

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https://doi.org/10.26636/jtit.2023.4.1402

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clip-on coupler, optical communication jamming, optical networks vulnerability

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate how data transmissions may be affected by various types of optical interference introduced into the fiber on purpose, via a clip-on coupler. The research proved that transmissions may be jammed completely using inexpensive equipment readily available on the market, provided that the attacker has physical access to the fiber optic cable. The most dangerous attacks rely on a typical, slowly modulated communication laser with a rectangular waveform. This study urges further research aimed at counteracting such attacks.

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M. Kowalczyk, M. Marzecki, and J. Siuzdak, “The Threat of Optical Transmission Jamming”, JTIT, vol. 94, no. 4, pp. 93–101, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.26636/jtit.2023.4.1402.