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Assessing Internet Viruses Like Human Epidemics

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the beating-the-spread dept.

underpar writes "This ComputerWorld.com article discusses the UCSD's $6.2 million attempt to study Internet viruses in a manner similar to the study of human epidemics. Stefan Savage, a computer science professor, is quoted in the article as saying, 'We'll be focused on what vectors are used, just like in assessing West Nile, to spread computer viruses and ultimately try to develop defenses to prevent them from spreading.'"

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  1. Interesting by Code+Dark · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I think that this is very interesting. Being in San Diego (I work as a contract worker for the San Diego Supercomputer Center), I think this might be something I should check out. It sounds like an interesting idea, anyway... let's see how it works in practice.

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  2. Re:The problem with the metaphor... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    bukkake?

  3. Re:Dr. Microsoft by Bush+Pig · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Nope, I don't think there's enough oil under Seattle ...

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