NIST Studies Virus, DDoS Effect On Grids

Ben writes "Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have launched a new campaign to study the effect of viruses and denial of services attacks on grid computing systems. Specifically, they're developing models to establish vulnerability and find ways of fixing problems. But a grid's very strength -- its distibuted nature -- makes it vulnerable, indeed, they're finding. (Via Science Blog)"

Comments

hah

[andreyw]

Cue in jokes about studying the slashdot effect on grid computer...

But seriously, what can simulate a DDoS more accurately than a bazillion slashdotters trying to RTFA and get the slashdot fix?

Re:It must have something to do with the time...

[jmt9581]

I suppose DDoS'ing a girl is a pretty good way to give her a virus.

I'll bet that most Slashdotters would be denied service from the average girl. :P