Scratchpad

node-coloring.md

Okay, based on the provided graph schema for identity fraud detection, here are some recommendations for distinct node color codes using the #RRGGBB hex format to help differentiate the entity types:

1. Member: #2ECC71 (Emerald Green) - Central user entity.
2. Account: #E67E22 (Carrot Orange) - Represents the financial account owned by the member.
3. Email: #9B59B6 (Amethyst Purple) - Contact attribute for the member.
4. PhoneNumber: #1ABC9C (Turquoise) - Contact attribute for the member.
5. Transaction: #E74C3C (Alizarin Crimson Red) - Represents financial movements, often critical for fraud analysis.
6. Merchant: #A0522D (Sienna Brown) - External entity involved in transactions.
7. LoginEvent: #F1C40F (Sunflower Yellow) - Represents a key user action/event.
8. ProfileChangeItem: #27AE60 (Nephritis Green) - A specific type of event related to the member's profile.
9. Session: #3498DB (Peter River Blue) - Represents the user's interaction period.
10. IPAddress: #95A5A6 (Asbestos Gray) - Technical identifier associated with sessions/logins.
11. Device: #7F8C8D (Concrete Gray) - Technical identifier for the hardware used.
12. UserAgent: #BDC3C7 (Silver) - Technical identifier for the software (browser/app) used.

These colors provide a distinct visual identity for each node type, making the graph easier to interpret at a glance. The choices aim for visual separation while grouping some related concepts (like technical identifiers using shades of grey).

References.md

• Retail Banking
  • Synthetic Identity Fraud
  • Account Takeover Fraud
  • Transaction Fraud Ring

scratchpad.md

Okay, here's that information formatted in Markdown:

User-Agent vs. Session

In a browser, the User-Agent is a string of text sent by your browser to a web server, identifying the software and device you're using. A session, on the other hand, is a period of interaction between a user and a website, often used to track a user's activity and maintain their state across multiple pages.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• User-Agent:

  • It's a header in the HTTP request, containing information like the browser name, version, operating system, and device.
  • Web servers use it to optimize content for different browsers and devices.
  • It's not directly involved in session management, but it can be included in the session data for security purposes.

• Session:

  • A session represents a user's ongoing interaction with a website.
  • It's typically managed by the server, using a unique identifier (like a cookie) to track the user.
  • Session data can be stored on the server, in a database, or in shared storage.
  • It allows the website to remember the user's state and preferences across multiple pages.

In essence: The User-Agent tells the server what kind of browser and device the user is using, while the session keeps track of the user's activity and state during their visit.