Enhancing authentication measures and user authenticity on Meta platforms

Gupta, Shubham (2024) Enhancing authentication measures and user authenticity on Meta platforms. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This research explores the vulnerabilities aligned with user authentication system on Meta platforms which is currently allowing to create fake accounts using different attack vectors such as identity fraud and SIM swapping. This raises concern for strengthening user validation on Meta platforms which can mitigate fake accounts and enhance traceability of users for digital forensics. To address these issues, a multi-layered solution is proposed that uses Auth0, React libraries, and Node.js for authenticating users with legitimate national ID information. The method considers learnings from other researchers work which helps to create a strong user validation system. Additionally, another authentication system is placed using the same prototype and infrastructure to verify login attempts made using push notification mechanism which ensures that only legitimate user can gain access. The complete solution bounds the virtual identity of an individual with their verified physical identities which enhances the traceability of users for cyber-criminal investigations, However, research work also highlights challenges faced such as global applicability and potential privacy concerns when handling crucial private information. By addressing the marked challenges, research work also offers future solutions such as assigning of unified identity number and sharing digital wallet identity number. The research work presents a secure approach to improve user authenticity on Meta platforms for a secure online environment for any individual.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Salahuddin, Jawad UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4150 Computer Network Resources > The Internet > World Wide Web > Websites > Online social networks T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > The Internet > World Wide Web > Websites > Online social networks
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2025 08:39
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 08:39
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8318

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