Essays about: "Botnet"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 15 essays containing the word Botnet.

1. 11. DNS Traffic Analysis for Network-based Malware Detection

   University essay from KTH/Kommunikationssystem, CoS

   Author : Linh Vu Hong; [2012]
   Keywords : DNS analysis; domain-flux; fast-flux; network-based malware detection; intrusion detection;

   Abstract : Botnets are generally recognized as one of the most challenging threats on the Internet today. Botnets have been involved in many attacks targeting multinational organizations and even nationwide internet services. READ MORE

3. 12. Botnet Detection by Correlation Analysis

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

   Author : André Orvalho; [2012]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : When a bot master uses a control and commander (C&C) mechanism to assemble a large number of bots, infecting them by using well known vulnerabilities, it forms a botnet. Botnets can vary in C&C architecture (Centralized C&C or P2P are the most common), communication protocols used (IRC, HTTP or others like P2P) and observable botnet activities. READ MORE

4. 13. An implementation of a DNS-based malware detection system

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Markus Fors; Christian Grahn; [2010]
   Keywords : DNS; malware; implementation; IDS; Botnet; DMDS; detection system; spyware.;

   Abstract : Today’s wide usage of the Internet makes malicious software (malware) and botnets a big problem. While anti-virus software is commonplace today, malware is constantly evolving to remain undetected. Passively monitoring DNS traffic on a network can present a platform for detecting malware on multiple computers at a low cost and low complexity. READ MORE

5. 14. Investigation of home router security

   University essay from KTH/Kommunikationssystem, CoS

   Author : Emmanouil Karamanos; [2010]
   Keywords : Home router; SOHO routers; security; security of embedded devices; CSRF; UPnP hack;

   Abstract : Home routers are common in every household that has some kind of Internet connectivity. These embedded devices are running services such as web, file and DHCP server. Even though they have the same security issues as regular computers, they do no run protection software such as anti-virus and they are not updated. READ MORE

6. 15. Client-side threats and a honeyclient-based defense mechanism, Honeyscout

   University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

   Author : Christian Clementson; [2009]
   Keywords : Client security; network security; malware; virus; honeypot; honeyclient; capture-hpc; monkey-spider; honeyscout;

   Abstract : Client-side computers connected to the Internet today are exposed to a lot malicious activity. Browsing the web can easily result in malware infection even if the user only visits well known and trusted sites. Attackers use website vulnerabilities and ad-networks to expose their malicious code to a large user base. READ MORE