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Location Based Mobile Secure Social Networks

Roshan Sanu. Y, S. Uma Rani

Location based systems allows users to share their location as soon as a link is established between the users. The system is a mobile social network developed on the android platform. The system enables high security and privacy for the users of the mobile network. The system uses advanced cryptographic methods to ensure the authenticity of users. Unlike the traditional social networking systems, the location based system uses a combination of public – private key cryptography which ensures maximum security and privacy. The location sharing mechanism is also enabled in the system with the help of GPS in the mobile phones. The system provides security that is relying on the user’s wish. The locationbased chat function in the system helps users to ensure that their friends and relatives are easily accessible within their circle. The security mechanism also prevents unauthorized access to chat even if hackers hack the username and password