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Detection of Fake Profiles On Social Networks: Nadir Mahammed April 25, 2024
Detection of Fake Profiles On Social Networks: Nadir Mahammed April 25, 2024
Detection of Fake Profiles On Social Networks: Nadir Mahammed April 25, 2024
Nadir MAHAMMED
April 25, 2024
Contents
1 Context and Problem 2
1.1 Global Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Local Context (Algeria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Problem Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Key Concepts 3
2.1 Types of Fake Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Machine Learning and Metaheuristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Our Contributions 4
3.1 First Contribution: BIA/ML Hybridization . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Second Contribution: NLP/BIA+ML Approach . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 Third Contribution: BIA-Based Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.4 Fourth Contribution: Australian Firehawk Optimization . . . . . 4
3.5 Fifth Contribution: Grey Wolf Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Work Ahead 5
5 References 6
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1 Context and Problem
This chapter provides an overview of the global and local context of internet
usage and the rise of social media. It highlights the significant challenges posed
by fake profiles on online social networks, focusing on their impact and the
necessity for efficient detection mechanisms.
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2 Key Concepts
This chapter introduces key concepts related to profiles on social networks and
fake profiles. It covers the evolution of social network profiles, various types of
fake profiles, and their purposes.
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3 Our Contributions
The core contributions of this work are detailed across multiple sections, each
introducing a novel approach to fake profile detection.
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4 Work Ahead
This chapter outlines future directions for research and development in the
detection of fake profiles. Potential areas include: - Integration of NLP and
sentiment analysis. - Detection of coordinated group activities. - Expanding to
fake news detection.
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5 References
• Roy, P. K., & Chahar, S. (2020). Fake profile detection on social network-
ing websites: a comprehensive review. IEEE Transactions on Artificial
Intelligence, 1(3), 271-285.
• Wani, M. A., & Jabin, S. (2017). A sneak into the Devil’s Colony-Fake
Profiles in Online Social Networks. arXiv preprint arXiv:1705.09929.