Tackling the threats of Internet worms

Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan (2012) Tackling the threats of Internet worms. International Journal on Internet and Distributed Computing Systems, 3 (1). i-ii. ISSN 2219-1887 (O), 2219-1127 (P)

PDF - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (163kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Computer Worm is a kind of malicious program that self-replicates automatically within a computer network. Again, Internet is defined as a network of networks. This is the reason why computer worms do not reside only within one computer or a single network but rather get spread all over the Internet whenever it is possible during computer-to-computer communications. The reality of today’s Internet is that the worms pose a major threat to the Internet infrastructure security. This is also understood that destruction of worms is not an easy task either and often very expensive. Multiple network devices and preventive mechanisms should be in place to hold appropriate defense at each step the communications are done through.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6481/26820
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Internet worms
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science
Depositing User:	Dr. Al-Sakib Khan Pathan
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2012 08:39
Last Modified:	23 Jan 2013 13:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/26820

Actions (login required)

View Item