Are online threats bugging you?
So now we have ants looking for worms. Interesting article at Science Daily.com. Its worth the read for us geek types.
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Ants Vs. Worms: New Computer Security Mimics Nature
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Unlike traditional security devices, which are static, these “digital ants” wander through computer networks looking for threats, such as “computer worms” — self-replicating programs designed to steal information or facilitate unauthorized use of machines. When a digital ant detects a threat, it doesn’t take long for an army of ants to converge at that location, drawing the attention of human operators who step in to investigate. |
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