An incentive system for reducing malware attacks

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2005

Abstract

The development of a microcosm system whereby hackers can try their hacking skills and the provision of incentives for reducing malware attacks are discussed. The purpose of the proposed microcosm system is to provide an environment close enough to the Internet in structure, software platforms, and end-host patterns of usage that the behavior of a virus introduced into the system approximates the virus's behavior on the real Internet. Economic motivations are possible where the detrimental side effects of malware can be exploited by developers for gain. Human behavior can be altered by training, by inculcating moral codes to make individuals appreciate the implications of their actions, or by instituting incentives and rewards.

Identifier

20344385969 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Communications of the ACM

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1145/1064830.1064833

ISSN

00010782

First Page

94

Last Page

99

Issue

6

Volume

48

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