Botnets, a Threat to National Security: An Examination of Bots, Botnets and the Threats They Pose to National Security
In this paper we show that botnets and specifically peer-to-peer botnets, pose a considerable threat to our national security. We examine the rise of the botnet threat and the technology that makes this threat possible. We also examine the tools available to the criminals that control botnets, botne...
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| Summary: | In this paper we show that botnets and specifically peer-to-peer botnets, pose a considerable threat to our national security. We examine the rise of the botnet threat and the technology that makes this threat possible. We also examine the tools available to the criminals that control botnets, botnet offensive and defensive capabilities and the latest trends in botnet development. Then we show how this technology can be used as an offensive weapon against the United States and our allies. === A Thesis submitted to the Department of Computer Science in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science. === Spring Semester, 2008. === April 11, 2007. === Peer to Peer, Security, Botnets, Bots, Denial of Service === Includes bibliographical references. === Alec Yasinsac, Professor Directing Thesis; Sudhir Aggarwal, Committee Member; Zhenghao Zhang, Committee Member. |
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