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A categorization scheme for socialbot attacks in online social networks
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Abstract In the past, online social networks (OSN) like Facebook and Twitter became powerful instruments for communication and networking. Unfortunately, they have also become a welcome target for socialbot attacks. Therefore, a deep understanding of the nature of such attacks is important to protect the Eco... view more
In the past, online social networks (OSN) like Facebook and Twitter became powerful instruments for communication and networking. Unfortunately, they have also become a welcome target for socialbot attacks. Therefore, a deep understanding of the nature of such attacks is important to protect the Eco-System of OSNs. In this extended abstract we propose a categorization scheme of social bot attacks that aims at providing an overview of the state of the art of techniques in this emerging field. Finally, we demonstrate the usefulness of our categorization scheme by characterizing recent socialbot attacks according to our categorization scheme.... view less
Keywords
social network; online media; twitter; computer-mediated communication
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Free Keywords
socialbots; attack; Taxonomy; categorization scheme
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
6 p.
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications