Essays about: "computer worm"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words computer worm.

  1. 1. Cyber resilience for critical infrastructure : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Vahid Naserinia; [2021]
    Keywords : Cyber resilience; critical infrastructures; systematic review;

    Abstract : Critical infrastructure is a term to define the network of crucial assets for the functioning of a society and modern economies. The complexity of critical infrastructures and the ability to connect smart devices to these networks make them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Weaponized malware, physical damage, zero casualties – what informal norms are emerging in targeted state sponsored cyber-attacks? : The dynamics beyond causation: an interpretivist-constructivist analysis of the US media discourse regarding offensive cyber operations and cyber weapons between 2010 and 2020

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Margarita Sallinen; [2021]
    Keywords : constructivism; critical discourse analysis; cyber operations; cyber security; cyber warfare; cyber weapons; interpretivism; informal norms; media; war studies;

    Abstract :  In 2010, the discovery of the malicious computer worm Stuxnet shocked the world by its sophistication and unpredictability. Stuxnet was deemed as the world’s first cyber weapon and started discussions concerning offensive cyber operations – often called “cyber warfare” – globally. READ MORE

  4. 3. Spreading a computer worm over connected cars

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sandor Berglund; Oscar Eklund; [2020]
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    Abstract : The increasing connectivity of the modern society means that connected de- vices can be reached without physical access. This means that security risks that previously only existed in the physical realm now also exist digitally. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cyber Warfare and the Concept of Armed Attack

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Ebba Josefson; [2013-04-08]
    Keywords : International law; Armed attack; Use of force; Computer network attack; Cyber warfare; Stuxnet;

    Abstract : Computer network attacks are becoming more common as means for attacking states or private entities. The Stuxnet worm is a recent example of this kind of attack and shows the actuality of the increasing problem. READ MORE

  6. 5. Modeling The Spread Malware In Computer Networks

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

    Author : patlolla pradeep reddy; pasam raghava reddy; [2009]
    Keywords : Malware; Spread model; Wi-Fi network; Cost analysis;

    Abstract : Our research is an exploratory study on how various parameters in the attack, ranging from that of the worm (replication rate), to those of the network (number of nodes, % fire-walled computers) as well as user behaviour (frequency of checking mail) impact the spread of malware. Through the development of a simulator we have created various experiments and have studied the impact of all possible parameters . READ MORE