Research
Some of my recent published papers
RansomFormer: A Cross-Modal Transformer Architecture for Ransomware Detection via the Fusion of Byte and API Features
Saleh Alzahrani, Yang Xiao, Sultan Asiri, Naif Alasmari, Tieshan Li
Electronics
Date: 2025-03-25 | Volume: 14 | DOI: 10.3390/electronics14071245
Towards Improving Phishing Detection System Using Human in the Loop Deep Learning Model
Sultan Asiri, Yang Xiao, Saleh Alzahrani
Proceedings of the 2024 ACM Southeast Conference
Date: 2024-04-27 | Pages: 77–85 | DOI: 10.1145/3603287.3651193
PhishingRTDS: A Real-time Detection System for Phishing Attacks Using a Deep Learning Model
Sultan Asiri, Yang Xiao, Saleh Alzahrani, Tieshan Li
Computers & Security
Date: 2024-04-05 | Volume: 141 | Pages: 103843 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cose.2024.103843
Conti Ransomware Development Evaluation
Saleh Alzahrani, Yang Xiao, Sultan Asiri
Proceedings of the 2023 ACM Southeast Conference
Date: 2023-04-12 | Pages: 39-46 | DOI: 10.1145/3564746.3587004
A Survey of Intelligent Detection Designs of HTML URL Phishing Attacks
Sultan Asiri, Yang Xiao, Saleh Alzahrani, Shuhui Li, Tieshan Li
IEEE Access
Date: 2023-01-18 | Volume: 11 | Pages: 6421-6443 | DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3237798
An Analysis of Conti Ransomware Leaked Source Codes
Saleh Alzahrani, Yang Xiao, Wei Sun
IEEE Access
Date: 2022-09-19 | Volume: 10 | Pages: 100178-100193 | DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3207757
Arabic Feature-Based Text Watermarking Technique for Sensitive Detecting Tampering Attack
Fahd N Al-Wesabi, Huda G Iskandar, Saleh Alzahrani, Abdelzahir Abdelmaboud, Mohammed Abdul, Nadhem Nemri, Mohammad Medani, Mohammed Y Alghamdi
Computers, Materials & Continua
Date: 2021-05-06 | Volume: 68 | Pages: 3789-3806 | DOI: 10.32604/cmc.2021.017674
Conferences
Participation as a speaker or attendee in various conferences
The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference - (Southeast Missouri State University)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
April 24 - 26, 2025
Member of the Program Committee
The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference - (Kennesaw State University)
Marietta, Georgia, USA
April 18 - 20, 2024
Member of the Program Committee
Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) conference - (New Orleans)
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
December 11 - 14, 2023
Attendee
The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference - (Eastern Kentucky University)
Richmond, Kentucky, USA
April 12 - 14, 2023
Full Paper Presenter
Tehama Fourth Annual Scientific Forum - (King Khalid University)
Muhayil Asir, KSA
February 10 – 12, 2021
Computer Science Session Chair
Tehama Third Annual Scientific Forum - (King Khalid University)
Muhayil Asir, KSA
March 13 – 14, 2019
Attendee
International Conference on Big Data and Education (ICBDE 2018)
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
March 9 – 11, 2018
Attendee
Experience
Snapshot of my past roles and responsibilities
Lecturer
King Khalid University
I have been promoted to the position of lecturer while continuing to pursue my PhD degree
November 1, 2021 – Present
Head of Information System Department
King Khalid University
In addition to my role as the head of both the Computer Science Department and the Information System Department, I also teach programming courses in both departments
September 29, 2020 – February 19, 2021
A consultant at Information Technology Department
King Khalid University
I served as a consultant and programmer for the development of the MyKKU app. Additionally, I contributed to the creation of the KKU Chatbot System
May 3, 2020 – April 21, 2021
Head of Computer Science Department
King Khalid University
In addition to my role as the head of the Computer Science Department, I also instruct programming courses
August 27, 2018 – February 8, 2022
Teaching Assistant
King Khalid University
Teaching the following courses: - Introduction to Computer - Computer Programming (C++) - Introduction to Information Systems - Data structures and Algorithms - Introduction to Programming (Java)
September 26, 2014 – November 1, 2021
Education
A continuous journey of learning
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
The University of Alabama [Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA]
Research Focus: Ransomware Analysis and Detection under the guidance of Dr. Yang Xiao
August 23, 2021 – Present
Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
St. Mary’s University [San Antonio, Texas, USA]
GPA: 3.94 out of 4 (Distinguished Graduate)
August 15, 2016 – May 9, 2018
Bachelor’s in Information Systems
King Khalid University [Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia]
GPA: 4.77 out of 5 (First Class Honor)
February 12, 2011 – January 16, 2014
Training and Workshops
Highlights of workshops attended and presented
Develop Mobile Applications Using Flutter (Three Hours Training Course)
Presenter
March 3, 2021
How To Protect Your Data in The Era of Cyber Attacks
Attendee
March 27, 2020
Develop Android and iOS Applications Using Flutter (Two Days Workshop)
Presenter
February 21 - 22, 2019
DevRel MENA Study Jams (Organized by Google)
Attendee
January 16, 2019
The Role of Educational Institutions in Achieving Intellectual Security
Attendee
November 9, 2018
Ethical Leadership Certificate Program (NASBA Center for The Public Trust)
Attendee
October 25, 2017
SPSS Workshop
Attendee
June 3, 2015
The Art of Interacting with Individuals
Attendee
June 1, 2010
Projects
Some apps that I either programmed entirely or was part of the programming team
First To Tweet
Home Cooking
My KKU
KKU Student Guide
