The document presents a method for detecting malicious nodes in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) using a scheme called Stop Transmit and Listen (STL), which allows nodes to pause their data transmission periodically to listen for malicious behavior. This approach aims to simplify the detection process without requiring significant energy or storage resources, as traditional methods often involve complex protocols and redundant data transmission. By leveraging the non-transmission intervals, the STL scheme effectively identifies malicious nodes that may otherwise blend in as regular nodes.