Abstract: Many Nigerian homes depend mostly petrol- and diesel-powered generators for their electricity supply as well as Liquified Petroleum Gas for cooking purposes. Though these energy sources solved temporal energy problems, they were highly susceptible to the risk of CO poising and LPG explosion. Hence it has become imperative to define safe usage methods and
Abstract: The origin of malware on the pc platform can be traced to the 1980s when two Pakistani brother tried to proof that the pc platform had security flaws. Malware writers over the years have continued to find techniques to make the detection of their malware difficult. They moved from packing, to polymorphism and now
Abstract: As the Internet becomes ever complicated, standalone crawlers are finding it ever difficult to efficiently scan the web for specific information. In continuation of our preliminary investigation, this paper proposes a task scheduling strategy that combines the features of round robin and batch mode for a parallel distributed crawler. Jobs are scheduled across several
Abstract: Malware is the major cause of data breaches, resulting in financial losses in excess of $400 billion in 2017. The key ones, eluding malware scanners, are metamorphic. Malware metamorphic engines use varying obfuscating techniques to evade virus scanners. Current detection solutions are not effective against metamorphic malware. This study investigated metamorphic malware intrusions and
Abstract: This paper proposes and implements a multilayer authentication and template protection scheme known as the hybrid scheme. The hybrid scheme is based on the integration of modified shielding function with matrix transformation. It is a 2-in-1 approach which provides good recognition accuracy, security of stored templates and user privacy. The recognition accuracy of the
Abstract; Technological advancement over the years has engineered the absolute dependence of existing vital information systems upon the internet. Moreover, while this has facilitated civilization and made life a lot easier, certain accruing distresses are being experienced with the use thereof. Amongst these distress vectors is the computer virus; whose proliferation in recent times has
Abstract: Scalability aspect has become the main concern while making any technology selection, as it is necessary to know which one can continue to meet its throughput objectives irrespective the increase or de-crease in data elements used. Scalability is a desirable attribute of a network, system, or process. Poor scalabil-ity can result in poor system
Abstract: The skyrocketing population growth rate in Nigeria stresses the need for the adoption of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for effective monitoring of vehicular traffic. This is necessary to proffer solutions to challenges that are associated with road transport management in Nigeria. A wholistic approach was adopted and presented in order to unravel some of
Abstract: Melanoma skin cancer is increasing rapidly around the world and even in regions such as sub-Sahara where cases have previously been low due to increased ultra-violent radiation. Like many other cancers early detection is vital for survival but unlike many others it occurs on the surface of the skin and not body interior. This
Abstract The exponential increase and widespread usage of computers and internet enabled services, as well as growth in online financial activities in Nigeria has birthed huge concern in terms of proliferation of cyber crimes. Phishing attacks are one of the highest rated attacks launched on internet users in Nigeria. The introduction of Bank Verification Numbers