Endgame Systems' Internet Telescope Busts Malicious Botnets
Katie Cordrey — February 5, 2010 — Tech
References: newscientist
Endgame Systems of Atlanta, Georgia has developed a computer security system called the ‘internet telescope’ that can identify and map the physical location of computers infected with malware that is used to run botnets.
Botnets are formed when malicious software turns a computer into a bot, or zombie, that can perform automated tasks over the Internet, without the computer owner’s knowledge.
Countermeasures to thwart the zombies and the malicious actions of botmasters or to identify them for computer crime investigation are some of Endgame’s internet telescope program capabilities.
Botnets are formed when malicious software turns a computer into a bot, or zombie, that can perform automated tasks over the Internet, without the computer owner’s knowledge.
Countermeasures to thwart the zombies and the malicious actions of botmasters or to identify them for computer crime investigation are some of Endgame’s internet telescope program capabilities.
Trend Themes
1. Cybersecurity Intelligence - Developing advanced cybersecurity systems that detect and map the physical location of computers infected with malicious software (malware).
2. Botnet Identification - Developing countermeasures to identify and combat botnets operating on networks and systems.
3. Automated Cyber Threat Investigation - Developing automated systems to investigate and identify computer crimes perpetrated by botmasters and malware creators.
Industry Implications
1. Cybersecurity - Innovative cybersecurity firms developing advanced threat detection systems leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning.
2. Law Enforcement - Advanced internet telescope programs can assist law enforcement and security agencies in detecting botnets and combating cybercrime.
3. Network Infrastructure - Innovative network infrastructure solution providers offering advanced security solutions to protect networks and systems from cyber attacks.
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