US Shows Interest In Zombie Quarantine Code

bennyboy64 writes "Barack Obama's cyber-security coordinator has shown interest in an e-security code of practice developed in Australia that aims to quarantine Internet users infected by malware, also known as zombie computers. He reportedly said it would be a useful role model for the US to adopt. One suggestion within the code is to put infected users into a 'walled garden,' which limits Internet access to prevent further security problems until quarantined. Another is to throttle the speed of an infected users' Internet connection until their computer fixed. The code is also being considered by other Asia-Pacific countries, ZDNet reports."

Comments

Yet another dream quashed.

[retech]

This is so NOT the story I was hoping it was going to be.

Like a baby Harp seal on the open ice, my dream has just been dashed.

Re:Yet another dream quashed.

[DeadPixels]

Maybe it's the fact that it's 3AM here, or perhaps the fact that I've just finished a long study session for upcoming final exams, but my gullibility is much higher than usual. I actually thought this would be related to zombies. I am massively disappointed.

Re:Yet another dream quashed.

[hedgemage]

At first, I thought, "FINALLY! They're addressing the problem!" Then I read the body of the post and my hopes were dashed.
WHEN WILL THEY FINALLY LISTEN!!!

Re:This is not their job.

[Zarf]

Two things came out of Berkely in the 60's: LSD and BSD.