A review of Strategies for Enhancing Security Against Cyber Threats in Social Media Platform
Authors : Prabhat Singh and Sushil Sharma
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15102187
Abstract:
Social media platforms have revolutionized communication, information sharing, and marketing strategies worldwide. However,
they are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats such as identity theft, malicious insider attacks, password breaches, and fraudulent
marketing schemes. These threats compromise user privacy, system integrity, and the overall trustworthiness of online social networks (OSNs). Addressing these challenges necessitates robust security mechanisms to mitigate cyber risks effectively. This research presents a multi-layered approach to enhance security against cyber threats in social media platforms. Firstly, a novel Honeyword as a Trap (HAaT) mechanism is introduced to strengthen password security. HAaT employs an advanced honeyword generation model integrated with a salt-chlorine hashing algorithm, making password databases more resilient against brute force and dictionary attacks. By incorporating a rule-based honeyword generator (RHG) and a salt generation strategy, HAaT significantly enhances password security and minimizes the risk of unauthorized
access.
