Isha Sood^*, Varsha Sharma

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2791-2818, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055463 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Ransomware has emerged as a critical cybersecurity threat, characterized by its ability to encrypt user data or lock devices, demanding ransom for their release. Traditional ransomware detection methods face limitations due to their assumption of similar data distributions between training and testing phases, rendering them less effective against evolving ransomware families. This paper introduces TLERAD (Transfer Learning for Enhanced Ransomware Attack Detection), a novel approach that leverages unsupervised transfer learning and co-clustering techniques to bridge the gap between source and target domains, enabling robust detection of both known and unknown ransomware variants. The proposed method More >

Laviza Falak Naz¹, Rohail Qamar^2,*, Raheela Asif¹, Muhammad Imran², Saad Ahmed³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.39, No.5, pp. 855-887, 2024, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.055074 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Domain shift is when the data used in training does not match the ones it will be applied to later on under similar conditions. Domain shift will reduce accuracy in results. To prevent this, domain adaptation is done, which adapts the pre-trained model to the target domain. In real scenarios, the availability of labels for target data is rare thus resulting in unsupervised domain adaptation. Herein, we propose an innovative approach where source-free domain adaptation models and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are integrated to improve the performance of computer vision or robotic vision-based systems in… More >

Fahim Nasir¹, Abdulghani Ali Ahmed^1,*, Mehmet Sabir Kiraz¹, Iryna Yevseyeva¹, Mubarak Saif²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1703-1728, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055192 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Integrating machine learning and data mining is crucial for processing big data and extracting valuable insights to enhance decision-making. However, imbalanced target variables within big data present technical challenges that hinder the performance of supervised learning classifiers on key evaluation metrics, limiting their overall effectiveness. This study presents a comprehensive review of both common and recently developed Supervised Learning Classifiers (SLCs) and evaluates their performance in data-driven decision-making. The evaluation uses various metrics, with a particular focus on the Harmonic Mean Score (F-1 score) on an imbalanced real-world bank target marketing dataset. The findings indicate… More >

Byeongcheon Lee¹, Sangmin Kim¹, Muazzam Maqsood², Jihoon Moon^3,*, Seungmin Rho^1,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1275-1300, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054826 - 15 October 2024

Abstract In the context of rapid digitization in industrial environments, how effective are advanced unsupervised learning models, particularly hybrid autoencoder models, at detecting anomalies in industrial control system (ICS) datasets? This study is crucial because it addresses the challenge of identifying rare and complex anomalous patterns in the vast amounts of time series data generated by Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which can significantly improve the reliability and safety of these systems. In this paper, we propose a hybrid autoencoder model, called ConvBiLSTM-AE, which combines convolutional neural network (CNN) and bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) to More >

Yujian Wang¹, Jianxun Zhang^1,*, Renhao Sun²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 533-548, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054644 - 15 October 2024

Abstract The effectiveness of facial expression recognition (FER) algorithms hinges on the model’s quality and the availability of a substantial amount of labeled expression data. However, labeling large datasets demands significant human, time, and financial resources. Although active learning methods have mitigated the dependency on extensive labeled data, a cold-start problem persists in small to medium-sized expression recognition datasets. This issue arises because the initial labeled data often fails to represent the full spectrum of facial expression characteristics. This paper introduces an active learning approach that integrates uncertainty estimation, aiming to improve the precision of facial… More >

Tianyu Wang^1,2, Kongyang Chen^2,3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 2297-2314, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.049964 - 08 July 2024

Abstract Crowdsourcing holds broad applications in information acquisition and dissemination, yet encounters challenges pertaining to data quality assessment and user reputation management. Reputation mechanisms stand as crucial solutions for appraising and updating participant reputation scores, thereby elevating the quality and dependability of crowdsourced data. However, these mechanisms face several challenges in traditional crowdsourcing systems: 1) platform security lacks robust guarantees and may be susceptible to attacks; 2) there exists a potential for large-scale privacy breaches; and 3) incentive mechanisms relying on reputation scores may encounter issues as reputation updates hinge on task demander evaluations, occasionally lacking… More >

Wai Tuck Chow^*, Jia Tai Lau

Digital Engineering and Digital Twin, Vol.2, pp. 103-130, 2024, DOI:10.32604/dedt.2024.044545 - 06 May 2024

Abstract This paper presents a novel approach to using supervised learning with a shallow neural network to increase the efficiency of the finite element analysis of holes under biaxial load. With this approach, the number of elements in the finite element analysis can be reduced while maintaining good accuracy. The neural network will be used to predict the maximum stress for holes of different configurations such as holes in a finite-width plate (2D), multiple holes (2D), staggered holes (2D), and holes in an infinite plate (3D). The predictions are based on their respective coarse mesh with… More >

Supeng Yu¹, Fen Huang^1,*, Chengcheng Fan^2,3,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 549-562, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048608 - 25 April 2024

Abstract Significant advancements have been achieved in road surface extraction based on high-resolution remote sensing image processing. Most current methods rely on fully supervised learning, which necessitates enormous human effort to label the image. Within this field, other research endeavors utilize weakly supervised methods. These approaches aim to reduce the expenses associated with annotation by leveraging sparsely annotated data, such as scribbles. This paper presents a novel technique called a weakly supervised network using scribble-supervised and edge-mask (WSSE-net). This network is a three-branch network architecture, whereby each branch is equipped with a distinct decoder module dedicated… More >

Yanmei Shi¹, Wei Yu^2,*, Yanxia Zhao^3,*, Yungang Jia⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 887-906, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.046140 - 16 April 2024

Abstract Web application fingerprint recognition is an effective security technology designed to identify and classify web applications, thereby enhancing the detection of potential threats and attacks. Traditional fingerprint recognition methods, which rely on preannotated feature matching, face inherent limitations due to the ever-evolving nature and diverse landscape of web applications. In response to these challenges, this work proposes an innovative web application fingerprint recognition method founded on clustering techniques. The method involves extensive data collection from the Tranco List, employing adjusted feature selection built upon Wappalyzer and noise reduction through truncated SVD dimensionality reduction. The core… More >

Asma Hassan Alshehri^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.2, pp. 2767-2786, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.046838 - 27 February 2024

Abstract Online review platforms are becoming increasingly popular, encouraging dishonest merchants and service providers to deceive customers by creating fake reviews for their goods or services. Using Sybil accounts, bot farms, and real account purchases, immoral actors demonize rivals and advertise their goods. Most academic and industry efforts have been aimed at detecting fake/fraudulent product or service evaluations for years. The primary hurdle to identifying fraudulent reviews is the lack of a reliable means to distinguish fraudulent reviews from real ones. This paper adopts a semi-supervised machine learning method to detect fake reviews on any website, More >