research report

Exploring Sensor Threats and Vulnerabilities in Intelligent Traffic Controllers

Publication Date

June 1, 2026

Author(s)

Mohammad Abdullah Al Faruque, Yasamin Moghaddas, Avinash Kadiyala, Mohamad Habib Fakih

Abstract

This study highlights that Inductive Loop Detectors (ILDs), sensors embedded into the pavement for traffic control, are concerningly vulnerable to novel cyber and physical attacks.