Adnan Ali¹, Jinlong Li¹, Huanhuan Chen¹, Uzair Aslam Bhatti², Asad Khan^3,*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.38, No.3, pp. 241-258, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.041645

Abstract Spammer detection is to identify and block malicious activities performing users. Such users should be identified and terminated from social media to keep the social media process organic and to maintain the integrity of online social spaces. Previous research aimed to find spammers based on hybrid approaches of graph mining, posted content, and metadata, using small and manually labeled datasets. However, such hybrid approaches are unscalable, not robust, particular dataset dependent, and require numerous parameters, complex graphs, and natural language processing (NLP) resources to make decisions, which makes spammer detection impractical for real-time detection. For example, graph mining requires neighbors’… More >

Amira M. Idrees^1,*, Abdul Lateef Marzouq Al-Solami²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.1, pp. 1115-1133, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.046457

Abstract The developed system for eye and face detection using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) models, followed by eye classification and voice-based assistance, has shown promising potential in enhancing accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. The modular approach implemented in this research allows for a seamless flow of information and assistance between the different components of the system. This research significantly contributes to the field of accessibility technology by integrating computer vision, natural language processing, and voice technologies. By leveraging these advancements, the developed system offers a practical and efficient solution for assisting blind individuals. The modular design ensures flexibility, scalability, and… More >

Wenlong Zhu^1,2,*, Yu Miao¹, Shuangshuang Yang³, Zuozheng Lian^1,2, Lianhe Cui¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.3, pp. 3095-3117, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.045646

Abstract Influence Maximization (IM) aims to select a seed set of size k in a social network so that information can be spread most widely under a specific information propagation model through this set of nodes. However, most existing studies on the IM problem focus on static social network features, while neglecting the features of temporal social networks. To bridge this gap, we focus on node features reflected by their historical interaction behavior in temporal social networks, i.e., interaction attributes and self-similarity, and incorporate them into the influence maximization algorithm and information propagation model. Firstly, we propose a node feature-aware voting… More >

Wenlong Zhu^1,2,*, Yang Huang¹, Shuangshuang Yang³, Yu Miao¹, Chongyuan Peng¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.2, pp. 1977-1994, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.040998

Abstract The influence maximization (IM) problem aims to find a set of seed nodes that maximizes the spread of their influence in a social network. The positive influence maximization (PIM) problem is an extension of the IM problem, which consider the polar relation of nodes in signed social networks so that the positive influence of seeds can be the most widely spread. To solve the PIM problem, this paper proposes the polar and decay related independent cascade (IC-PD) model to simulate the influence propagation of nodes and the decay of information during the influence propagation in signed social networks. To overcome… More >

Daniyal Amankeldin¹, Lyailya Kurmangaziyeva², Ayman Mailybayeva², Natalya Glazyrina¹, Ainur Zhumadillayeva^1,*, Nurzhamal Karasheva³

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.1, pp. 1091-1108, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.039503

Abstract This paper proposes a deep neural network (DNN) approach for detecting fake profiles in social networks. The DNN model is trained on a large dataset of real and fake profiles and is designed to learn complex features and patterns that distinguish between the two types of profiles. In addition, the present research aims to determine the minimum set of profile data required for recognizing fake profiles on Facebook and propose the deep convolutional neural network method for fake accounts detection on social networks, which has been developed using 16 features based on content-based and profile-based features. The results demonstrated that… More >

Abdelwahed Motwakel^1,*, Badriyya B. Al-onazi², Jaber S. Alzahrani³, Sana Alazwari⁴, Mahmoud Othman⁵, Abu Sarwar Zamani¹, Ishfaq Yaseen¹, Amgad Atta Abdelmageed¹

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.3, pp. 3321-3338, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.033901

Abstract Arabic is the world’s first language, categorized by its rich and complicated grammatical formats. Furthermore, the Arabic morphology can be perplexing because nearly 10,000 roots and 900 patterns were the basis for verbs and nouns. The Arabic language consists of distinct variations utilized in a community and particular situations. Social media sites are a medium for expressing opinions and social phenomena like racism, hatred, offensive language, and all kinds of verbal violence. Such conduct does not impact particular nations, communities, or groups only, extending beyond such areas into people’s everyday lives. This study introduces an Improved Ant Lion Optimizer with… More >

Wenlong Zhu^1,*, Yu Miao¹, Shuangshuang Yang², Zuozheng Lian¹, Lianhe Cui¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 3111-3131, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.036159

Abstract Influence maximization of temporal social networks (IMT) is a problem that aims to find the most influential set of nodes in the temporal network so that their information can be the most widely spread. To solve the IMT problem, we propose an influence maximization algorithm based on an improved K-shell method, namely improved K-shell in temporal social networks (KT). The algorithm takes into account the global and local structures of temporal social networks. First, to obtain the kernel value Ks of each node, in the global scope, it layers the network according to the temporal characteristic of nodes by improving… More >

R. Gnanakumari^1,*, P. Vijayalakshmi²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.36, No.3, pp. 2719-2730, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.034145

Abstract In social data analytics, Virtual Community (VC) detection is a primary challenge in discovering user relationships and enhancing social recommendations. VC formation is used for personal interaction between communities. But the usual methods didn’t find the Suspicious Behaviour (SB) needed to make a VC. The Generalized Jaccard Suspicious Behavior Similarity-based Recurrent Deep Neural Network Classification and Ranking (GJSBS-RDNNCR) Model addresses these issues. The GJSBS-RDNNCR model comprises four layers for VC formation in Social Networks (SN). In the GJSBS-RDNNCR model, the SN is given as an input at the input layer. After that, the User’s Behaviors (UB) are extracted in the… More >

Diana T. Mosa^1,2, Mahmoud Y. Shams^3,*, Amr A. Abohany², El-Sayed M. El-kenawy⁴, M. Thabet⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 1271-1290, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.036422

Abstract Cyber Attacks are critical and destructive to all industry sectors. They affect social engineering by allowing unapproved access to a Personal Computer (PC) that breaks the corrupted system and threatens humans. The defense of security requires understanding the nature of Cyber Attacks, so prevention becomes easy and accurate by acquiring sufficient knowledge about various features of Cyber Attacks. Cyber-Security proposes appropriate actions that can handle and block attacks. A phishing attack is one of the cybercrimes in which users follow a link to illegal websites that will persuade them to divulge their private information. One of the online security challenges… More >

Anwer Mustafa Hilal^1,2,*, Aisha Hassan Abdalla Hashim¹, Heba G. Mohamed³, Lubna A. Alharbi⁴, Mohamed K. Nour⁵, Abdullah Mohamed⁶, Ahmed S. Almasoud⁷, Abdelwahed Motwakel²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.45, No.2, pp. 2033-2047, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.031181

Abstract Recent developments on Internet and social networking have led to the growth of aggressive language and hate speech. Online provocation, abuses, and attacks are widely termed cyberbullying (CB). The massive quantity of user generated content makes it difficult to recognize CB. Current advancements in machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and natural language processing (NLP) tools enable to detect and classify CB in social networks. In this view, this study introduces a spotted hyena optimizer with deep learning driven cybersecurity (SHODLCS) model for OSN. The presented SHODLCS model intends to accomplish cybersecurity from the identification of CB in the OSN.… More >