Multi platforms fake accounts detection based on federated learning

Abstract

Identifying and mitigating fake profiles is an urgent issue during the age of widespread integration with social media platforms. this study addresses the challenge of fake profile detection on major social platforms-Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter). Employing a two-sided approach, it compares stacking model of machine learning algorithms with the federated learning. The research extends to four datasets, two Instagram datasets, one X dataset, and one Facebook dataset, reporting impressive accuracy metrics. Federated learning stands out for it is effectiveness in fake profile detection, prioritizing user data privacy. Results reveal Instagram fake/real dataset achieves 96% accuracy while Instagram human/bot dataset reaches 95% accuracy with federated learning. using the stacking model X’s fake/real dataset achieves 99.4% accuracy, and Facebook fake/real dataset reaches 99.8% accuracy using the same model. The study underscores the pivotal role of data privacy, positioning federated learning as an ethical choice. It compares the time efficiency of stacking and federated learning, with the former providing good performance in less time and the latter emphasizing data privacy but consuming more time. Results are benchmarked against related works, showcasing superior performance. The study contributes significantly to fake profile detection, offering adaptable solutions and insights.