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A Zeroth-order Resilient Algorithm for Distributed Online Optimization against Byzantine Edge Attacks

Optimization and Control 2025-11-10 v1

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a zeroth-order resilient distributed online algorithm for networks under Byzantine edge attacks. We assume that both the edges attacked by Byzantine adversaries and the objective function are time-varying. Moreover, we focus on the scenario where the complete time-varying objective function cannot be observed, and only its value at a certain point is available. Using deterministic difference, we design a zeroth-order distributed online optimization algorithm against Byzantine edge attacks and provide an upper bound on the dynamic regret of the algorithm. Finally, a simulation example is given justifying the theoretical results.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2511.05104,
  title  = {A Zeroth-order Resilient Algorithm for Distributed Online Optimization against Byzantine Edge Attacks},
  author = {Yuhang Liu and Wenjun Mei},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2511.05104},
  year   = {2025}
}
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