An Enhanced Geo Location Technique for Social Network Communication System

TL;DR

This paper proposes an enhanced geo-location technique to improve security and communication in social networks, aiming to combat fraud and security challenges, especially in Nigeria.

Contribution

It introduces a new geo-location based approach for securing social network communications, developed with object-oriented methodology and implemented using PHP, CSS, and MySQL.

Findings

System enhances security in social networks

Helps government and security agencies combat fraud

Improves data security and communication integrity

Abstract

Social networks have become very popular in recent years because of the increasing large number and affordability of internet enabled gadgets such as personal computers, mobile devices and internet tablets. It has been observed that the tempo of fraud in social media these days is over alarming most especially in Nigeria. As a result of this, there is need to fortify the social network services in order to secure e-mail communication and reinforce data security. This paper advocates for an advanced and secured approach for improving communication in a social Network with the use of geo-location technique. The system was designed using an Object-Oriented software development methodology and implemented using the server-based scripting language - PHP, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and back-end with MySQL. The proposed system will help the government and security agencies fight recent security challenges in the country.