Open Source Self-Healing Software For Virtual Machines

An anonymous reader writes Computer scientists have developed Linux based software that not only detects and eradicates never-before-seen viruses and other malware, but also automatically repairs damage caused by them. If a virus or attack stops the service, A3 could repair it in minutes without having to take the servers down. The software then prevents the invader from ever infecting the computer again. "It's pretty cool when you can pick the Bug of the Week and it works." (Here's a paper with more details.)

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As we say in help desk, get rid of users...

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Once the operating system can self-heal, evolve into an A.I., and network itself across the Internet, getting rid of the carbon-based units will be the next step in self-healing.