A Multidisciplinary Approach to Telegram Data Analysis

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Main Authors: Varbanov, Velizar, Kopanov, Kalin, Atanasova, Tatiana
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Published: 2024
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author Varbanov, Velizar
Kopanov, Kalin
Atanasova, Tatiana
author_facet Varbanov, Velizar
Kopanov, Kalin
Atanasova, Tatiana
contents This paper presents a multidisciplinary approach to analyzing data from Telegram for early warning information regarding cyber threats. With the proliferation of hacktivist groups utilizing Telegram to disseminate information regarding future cyberattacks or to boast about successful ones, the need for effective data analysis methods is paramount. The primary challenge lies in the vast number of channels and the overwhelming volume of data, necessitating advanced techniques for discerning pertinent risks amidst the noise. To address this challenge, we employ a combination of neural network architectures and traditional machine learning algorithms. These methods are utilized to classify and identify potential cyber threats within the Telegram data. Additionally, sentiment analysis and entity recognition techniques are incorporated to provide deeper insights into the nature and context of the communicated information. The study evaluates the effectiveness of each method in detecting and categorizing cyber threats, comparing their performance and identifying areas for improvement. By leveraging these diverse analytical tools, we aim to enhance early warning systems for cyber threats, enabling more proactive responses to potential security breaches. This research contributes to the ongoing efforts to bolster cybersecurity measures in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.
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spellingShingle A Multidisciplinary Approach to Telegram Data Analysis
Varbanov, Velizar
Kopanov, Kalin
Atanasova, Tatiana
Cryptography and Security
Computation and Language
Machine Learning
F.2.2; I.2.6; I.2.8; I.5.2
This paper presents a multidisciplinary approach to analyzing data from Telegram for early warning information regarding cyber threats. With the proliferation of hacktivist groups utilizing Telegram to disseminate information regarding future cyberattacks or to boast about successful ones, the need for effective data analysis methods is paramount. The primary challenge lies in the vast number of channels and the overwhelming volume of data, necessitating advanced techniques for discerning pertinent risks amidst the noise. To address this challenge, we employ a combination of neural network architectures and traditional machine learning algorithms. These methods are utilized to classify and identify potential cyber threats within the Telegram data. Additionally, sentiment analysis and entity recognition techniques are incorporated to provide deeper insights into the nature and context of the communicated information. The study evaluates the effectiveness of each method in detecting and categorizing cyber threats, comparing their performance and identifying areas for improvement. By leveraging these diverse analytical tools, we aim to enhance early warning systems for cyber threats, enabling more proactive responses to potential security breaches. This research contributes to the ongoing efforts to bolster cybersecurity measures in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.
title A Multidisciplinary Approach to Telegram Data Analysis
topic Cryptography and Security
Computation and Language
Machine Learning
F.2.2; I.2.6; I.2.8; I.5.2
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.20406