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)"

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Article on NIST

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http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/techbeat/tb2004 _0730.htm#tackling

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