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  • 1School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.

Plos One
|May 26, 2026
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This study introduces a hybrid Risk-Based Authentication (RBA) framework using machine learning and fuzzy logic to enhance account takeover detection. The adaptive system improves security and user experience by dynamically assessing login risks.

Area of Science:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • The increasing growth of online platforms necessitates robust authentication methods to safeguard sensitive data and networks.
  • Risk-Based Authentication (RBA) offers an adaptive security approach, dynamically adjusting authentication based on user behavior and context to balance security and user experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel hybrid Risk-Based Authentication (RBA) framework.
  • To enhance account takeover detection and dynamic risk assessment by integrating machine learning ensemble techniques, fuzzy logic, clustering, and optimization.

Main Methods:

  • An ensemble classifier (Gradient Boosting, SVM, XGBoost) was developed to predict account compromise probability using login behavior, device, and network data.
  • K-Means clustering generated initial risk thresholds, refined by a fuzzy logic system for probability-to-risk level mapping.

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  • The L-BFGS-B optimization algorithm fine-tuned fuzzy membership boundaries for improved threshold consistency.
  • Main Results:

    • The framework achieved high performance metrics: 97.77% accuracy, 99.41% precision, 98.04% recall, 98.72% F1-score, and an Equal Error Rate (EER) of 0.0303.
    • On large datasets (2M-30M records), the framework demonstrated consistent improvements in authentication decisions, increasing 'Allow Login' actions and decreasing 'Deny Login' actions.
    • Explainable AI (SHAP) was utilized to enhance model transparency and interpretability, supporting informed decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed hybrid RBA framework is accurate, adaptive, and effective for real-world applications.
    • The integration of machine learning, fuzzy logic, and optimization significantly improves account takeover detection and risk assessment.
    • The framework offers a promising solution for enhancing online security while maintaining a positive user experience.