Botnets, which are networks formed by malware-compromised machines, have become a
serious threat to the Internet. Such networks have been created to conduct large-scale …

In recent years, the Internet has enabled access to widespread remote services in the
distributed computing environment; however, integrity of data transmission in the distributed …

We introduce a novel two-stage approach for the important cybersecurity problem of
detecting the presence of a botnet and identifying the compromised nodes (the bots), ideally …

The use of deceptive techniques in user-generated video portals is ubiquitous.
Unscrupulous uploaders deliberately mislabel video descriptors aiming at increasing their …

One of the ways in which attackers steal sensitive information from corporations is by
sending spearphishing emails. A typical spearphishing email appears to be sent by one of …

The rapid growth of the internet is transforming how we engage and communicate. It also
creates new opportunities for fraud and data theft. One way cybercriminals exploit the …

The problem of email spam has grown significantly over the past few years. It is not just a
nuisance for users but also it is damaging for those who fall for scams and other attacks. This …

Online dating sites are experiencing a rise in popularity, with one in five relationships in the
United States starting on one of these sites. Online dating sites provide a valuable platform …

The Internet is a decentralized structure that offers speedy communication, has a global
reach and provides anonymity, a characteristic invaluable for committing illegal activities. In …

While substantial effort has been devoted to understand fraudulent activity in traditional
online advertising (search and banner), more recent forms such as video ads have received …