Download or read book Malware Diffusion Models for Modern Complex Networks written by Vasileios Karyotis and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malware Diffusion Models for Wireless Complex Networks: Theory and Applications provides a timely update on malicious software (malware), a serious concern for all types of network users, from laymen to experienced administrators. As the proliferation of portable devices, namely smartphones and tablets, and their increased capabilities, has propelled the intensity of malware spreading and increased its consequences in social life and the global economy, this book provides the theoretical aspect of malware dissemination, also presenting modeling approaches that describe the behavior and dynamics of malware diffusion in various types of wireless complex networks. Sections include a systematic introduction to malware diffusion processes in computer and communications networks, an analysis of the latest state-of-the-art malware diffusion modeling frameworks, such as queuing-based techniques, calculus of variations based techniques, and game theory based techniques, also demonstrating how the methodologies can be used for modeling in more general applications and practical scenarios. - Presents a timely update on malicious software (malware), a serious concern for all types of network users, from laymen to experienced administrators - Systematically introduces malware diffusion processes, providing the relevant mathematical background - Discusses malware modeling frameworks and how to apply them to complex wireless networks - Provides guidelines and directions for extending the corresponding theories in other application domains, demonstrating such possibility by using application models in information dissemination scenarios

Download or read book Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence 16th International Conference Special Sessions written by Enrique Herrera-Viedma and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the outcomes of the special sessions of the 16th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence 2019, a forum that brought together ideas, projects and lessons associated with distributed computing and artificial intelligence, and their applications in various areas. Artificial intelligence is currently transforming our society. Its application in distributed environments, such as the internet, electronic commerce, environmental monitoring, mobile communications, wireless devices, and distributed computing, to name but a few, is continuously increasing, making it an element of high added value and tremendous potential. These technologies are changing constantly as a result of the extensive research and technical efforts being pursued at universities and businesses alike. The exchange of ideas between scientists and technicians from both the academic and industrial sectors is essential to facilitating the development of systems that can meet the ever-growing demands of today’s society. This year’s technical program was characterized by high quality and diversity, with contributions in both well-established and evolving areas of research. More than 120 papers were submitted to the main and special sessions tracks from over 20 different countries (Algeria, Angola, Austria, Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Kingdom and United States), representing a truly “wide area network” of research activity. The symposium was jointly organized by the Osaka Institute of Technology and the University of Salamanca. This year’s event was held in Avila, Spain, from 26th to 28th June, 2019. The authors wish to thank the sponsors: the IEEE Systems Man and Cybernetics Society, Spain Section Chapter and the IEEE Spain Section (Technical Co-Sponsor), IBM, Indra, Viewnext, Global Exchange, AEPIA, APPIA and AIR institute.

Download or read book International Joint Conference SOCO 16 CISIS 16 ICEUTE 16 written by Manuel Graña and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 813 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing contains accepted papers presented at SOCO 2016, CISIS 2016 and ICEUTE 2016, all conferences held in the beautiful and historic city of San Sebastián (Spain), in October 2016. Soft computing represents a collection or set of computational techniques in machine learning, computer science and some engineering disciplines, which investigate, simulate, and analyze very complex issues and phenomena. After a through peer-review process, the 11th SOCO 2016 International Program Committee selected 45 papers. In this relevant edition a special emphasis was put on the organization of special sessions. Two special session was organized related to relevant topics as: Optimization, Modeling and Control Systems by Soft Computing and Soft Computing Methods in Manufacturing and Management Systems. The aim of the 9th CISIS 2016 conference is to offer a meeting opportunity for academic and industry-related researchers belonging to the various, vast communities of Computational Intelligence, Information Security, and Data Mining. The need for intelligent, flexible behaviour by large, complex systems, especially in mission-critical domains, is intended to be the catalyst and the aggregation stimulus for the overall event. After a through peer-review process, the CISIS 2016 International Program Committee selected 20 papers. In the case of 7th ICEUTE 2016, the International Program Committee selected 14 papers.

Download or read book Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Intelligent Computing ICIC 6 2023 written by Ambeth Kumar Visvam Devadoss and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-16 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access book. PECTEAM, being held for a period of two days, aims to witness the development of technologies in all technical and management domains. The major event in the conference is paper presentations on the latest advances in Engineering and Management disciplines from National and International academic sectors. Special emphasis is given to update newer technologies by Keynote speakers. PECTEAM is a premier platform for researchers and industry practitioners to share their new and innovative ideas, original research findings and practical development experiences in Engineering and Management through high quality peer reviewed papers.

Download or read book Innovations in Computational Intelligence and Computer Vision written by Manoj Kumar Sharma and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents high-quality, peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on “Innovations in Computational Intelligence and Computer Vision (ICICV 2020),” hosted by Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on January 17–19, 2020. Offering a collection of innovative ideas from researchers, scientists, academics, industry professionals and students, the book covers a variety of topics, such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, image processing and video analysis, applications and services of artificial intelligence and computer vision, interdisciplinary areas combining artificial intelligence and computer vision, and other innovative practices.

Download or read book Malicious Attack Propagation and Source Identification written by Jiaojiao Jiang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers and makes four major contributions: 1) analyzing and surveying the pros and cons of current approaches for identifying rumor sources on complex networks; 2) proposing a novel approach to identify rumor sources in time-varying networks; 3) developing a fast approach to identify multiple rumor sources; 4) proposing a community-based method to overcome the scalability issue in this research area. These contributions enable rumor source identification to be applied effectively in real-world networks, and eventually diminish rumor damages, which the authors rigorously illustrate in this book. In the modern world, the ubiquity of networks has made us vulnerable to various risks. For instance, viruses propagate throughout the Internet and infect millions of computers. Misinformation spreads incredibly fast in online social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. Infectious diseases, such as SARS, H1N1 or Ebola, have spread geographically and killed hundreds of thousands people. In essence, all of these situations can be modeled as a rumor spreading through a network, where the goal is to find the source of the rumor so as to control and prevent network risks. So far, extensive work has been done to develop new approaches to effectively identify rumor sources. However, current approaches still suffer from critical weaknesses. The most serious one is the complex spatiotemporal diffusion process of rumors in time-varying networks, which is the bottleneck of current approaches. The second problem lies in the expensively computational complexity of identifying multiple rumor sources. The third important issue is the huge scale of the underlying networks, which makes it difficult to develop efficient strategies to quickly and accurately identify rumor sources. These weaknesses prevent rumor source identification from being applied in a broader range of real-world applications. This book aims to analyze and address these issues to make rumor source identification more effective and applicable in the real world. The authors propose a novel reverse dissemination strategy to narrow down the scale of suspicious sources, which dramatically promotes the efficiency of their method. The authors then develop a Maximum-likelihood estimator, which can pin point the true source from the suspects with high accuracy. For the scalability issue in rumor source identification, the authors explore sensor techniques and develop a community structure based method. Then the authors take the advantage of the linear correlation between rumor spreading time and infection distance, and develop a fast method to locate the rumor diffusion source. Theoretical analysis proves the efficiency of the proposed method, and the experiment results verify the significant advantages of the proposed method in large-scale networks. This book targets graduate and post-graduate students studying computer science and networking. Researchers and professionals working in network security, propagation models and other related topics, will also be interested in this book.

Download or read book Information Diffusion in Complex Networks written by Daniel Faria Bernardes and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding information diffusion on complex networks is a key issue from a theoretical and applied perspective. Epidemiology-inspired SIR models have been proposed to model information diffusion. Recent papers have analyzed this question from a data-driven perspective. We complement these findings investigating if epidemic models calibrate with a systematic procedure are capable of reproducing key spreading cascade properties. We first identify a large-scale, rich dataset from which we can reconstruct the diffusion trail and the underlying network. Secondly, we examine the simple SIR model as a baseline model and conclude that it was unable to generate structurally realistic spreading cascades. We found the same result examining model extensions to which take into account heterogeneities observed in the data. In contrast, other models which take into account time patterns available in the data generate qualitatively more similar cascades. Although one key property was not reproduced in any model, this result highlights the importance of taking time patterns into account. We have also analyzed the impact of the underlying network structure on the models examined. In our data the observed cascades were constrained in time, so we could not rely on the theoretical results relating the asymptotic behavior of the epidemic and network topological features. Performing simulations we assessed the impact of these common topological properties in time-bounded epidemic and identified that the distribution of neighbors of seed nodes had the most impact among the investigated properties in our context. We conclude discussing identifying perspectives opened by this work.

Download or read book Diffusion and Supercritical Spreading Processes on Complex Networks written by Flavio Iannelli and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Epidemics on Complex Networks written by Mohammad Reza Sanatkar and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thesis, we propose a statistical model to predict disease dispersal in dynamic networks. We model the process of disease spreading using discrete time Markov chain. In this case, the vector of probability of infection is the state vector and every element of the state vector is a continuous variable between zero and one. In discrete time Markov chains, state probability vectors in each time step depends on state probability vector in the previous time step and one step transition probability matrix. The transition probability matrix can be time variant or time invariant. If this matrix's elements are functions of elements of vector state probability in previous step, the corresponding Markov chain is non linear dynamical system. However, if those elements are independent of vector state probability, the corresponding Markov chain is a linear dynamical system. We especially focus on the dispersal of soybean rust. In our problem, we have a network of US counties and we aim at predicting that which counties are more likely to get infected by soybean rust during a year based on observations of soybean rust up to that time as well as corresponding observations to previous years. Other data such as soybean and kudzu densities in each county, daily wind data, and distance between counties helps us to build the model. The rapid growth in the number of Internet users in recent years has led malware generators to exploit this potential to attack computer users around the word. Internet users are frequent targets of malicious software every day. The ability of malware to exploit the infrastructures of networks for propagation determines how detrimental they can be to the network's security. Malicious software can make large outbreaks if they are able to exploit the structure of the Internet and interactions between users to propagate. Epidemics typically start with some initial infected nodes. Infected nodes can cause their healthy neighbors to become infected with some probability. With time and in some cases with external intervention, infected nodes can be cured and go back to a healthy state. The study of epidemic dispersals on networks aims at explaining how epidemics evolve and spread in networks. One of the most interesting questions regarding an epidemic spread in a network is whether the epidemic dies out or results in a massive outbreak. Epidemic threshold is a parameter that addresses this question by considering both the network topology and epidemic strength.

Download or read book Proceedings of NetSci X 2020 Sixth International Winter School and Conference on Network Science written by Naoki Masuda and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume constitutes the proceedings of NetSci-X 2020: the Sixth International School and Conference on Network Science, which was held in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2020. NetSci-X is the Network Science Society’s winter conference series that covers a wide variety of interdisciplinary topics on networks. Participants come from various fields, including (but not limited to): mathematics, physics, computer science, social sciences, management and marketing sciences, organization science, communication science, systems science, biology, ecology, neuroscience, medicine, as well as business. This volume consists of contributed papers that have been accepted to NetSc-X 2020 through a rigorous peer review process. Researchers, students, and professionals will gain first-hand information about today’s cutting-edge research frontier of network science.

Download or read book Research Anthology on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Security written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 2253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As industries are rapidly being digitalized and information is being more heavily stored and transmitted online, the security of information has become a top priority in securing the use of online networks as a safe and effective platform. With the vast and diverse potential of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, it has become easier than ever to identify cyber vulnerabilities, potential threats, and the identification of solutions to these unique problems. The latest tools and technologies for AI applications have untapped potential that conventional systems and human security systems cannot meet, leading AI to be a frontrunner in the fight against malware, cyber-attacks, and various security issues. However, even with the tremendous progress AI has made within the sphere of security, it’s important to understand the impacts, implications, and critical issues and challenges of AI applications along with the many benefits and emerging trends in this essential field of security-based research. Research Anthology on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Security seeks to address the fundamental advancements and technologies being used in AI applications for the security of digital data and information. The included chapters cover a wide range of topics related to AI in security stemming from the development and design of these applications, the latest tools and technologies, as well as the utilization of AI and what challenges and impacts have been discovered along the way. This resource work is a critical exploration of the latest research on security and an overview of how AI has impacted the field and will continue to advance as an essential tool for security, safety, and privacy online. This book is ideally intended for cyber security analysts, computer engineers, IT specialists, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in AI applications in the realm of security research.

Download or read book Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense The Portable Documents written by Peter Szor and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005-02-03 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Symantec's chief antivirus researcher has written the definitive guide to contemporary virus threats, defense techniques, and analysis tools. Unlike most books on computer viruses, The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense is a reference written strictly for white hats: IT and security professionals responsible for protecting their organizations against malware. Peter Szor systematically covers everything you need to know, including virus behavior and classification, protection strategies, antivirus and worm-blocking techniques, and much more. Szor presents the state-of-the-art in both malware and protection, providing the full technical detail that professionals need to handle increasingly complex attacks. Along the way, he provides extensive information on code metamorphism and other emerging techniques, so you can anticipate and prepare for future threats. Szor also offers the most thorough and practical primer on virus analysis ever published—addressing everything from creating your own personal laboratory to automating the analysis process. This book's coverage includes Discovering how malicious code attacks on a variety of platforms Classifying malware strategies for infection, in-memory operation, self-protection, payload delivery, exploitation, and more Identifying and responding to code obfuscation threats: encrypted, polymorphic, and metamorphic Mastering empirical methods for analyzing malicious code—and what to do with what you learn Reverse-engineering malicious code with disassemblers, debuggers, emulators, and virtual machines Implementing technical defenses: scanning, code emulation, disinfection, inoculation, integrity checking, sandboxing, honeypots, behavior blocking, and much more Using worm blocking, host-based intrusion prevention, and network-level defense strategies

Download or read book Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity written by Chwan-Hwa (John) Wu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 1960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If a network is not secure, how valuable is it? Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity takes an integrated approach to networking and cybersecurity, highlighting the interconnections so that you quickly understand the complex design issues in modern networks. This full-color book uses a wealth of examples and illustrations to effective

Download or read book Computer and Network Security Essentials written by Kevin Daimi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-12 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to the tools needed to protect IT resources and communicate with security specialists when there is a security problem. The book covers a wide range of security topics including Cryptographic Technologies, Network Security, Security Management, Information Assurance, Security Applications, Computer Security, Hardware Security, and Biometrics and Forensics. It introduces the concepts, techniques, methods, approaches, and trends needed by security specialists to improve their security skills and capabilities. Further, it provides a glimpse into future directions where security techniques, policies, applications, and theories are headed. The book represents a collection of carefully selected and reviewed chapters written by diverse security experts in the listed fields and edited by prominent security researchers. Complementary slides are available for download on the book’s website at Springer.com.

Download or read book The Hacked World Order written by Adam Segal and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than three hundred years, the world wrestled with conflicts that arose between nation-states. Nation-states wielded military force, financial pressure, and diplomatic persuasion to create "world order." Even after the end of the Cold War, the elements comprising world order remained essentially unchanged. But 2012 marked a transformation in geopolitics and the tactics of both the established powers and smaller entities looking to challenge the international community. That year, the US government revealed its involvement in Operation "Olympic Games," a mission aimed at disrupting the Iranian nuclear program through cyberattacks; Russia and China conducted massive cyber-espionage operations; and the world split over the governance of the Internet. Cyberspace became a battlefield. Cyber conflict is hard to track, often delivered by proxies, and has outcomes that are hard to gauge. It demands that the rules of engagement be completely reworked and all the old niceties of diplomacy be recast. Many of the critical resources of statecraft are now in the hands of the private sector, giant technology companies in particular. In this new world order, cybersecurity expert Adam Segal reveals, power has been well and truly hacked.

Download or read book Epidemic Modelling written by D. J. Daley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-04-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a general introduction to the mathematical modelling of diseases.

Download or read book Complex Systems Sustainability and Innovation written by Ciza Thomas and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book on complex systems, sustainability, and innovation explores a broad set of ideas and presents some of the state-of-the-art research in this field concisely in six chapters. In a complex system, it is difficult to know exactly how the individual components contribute to an observed behavior and the extent of each component's contributions. It is the interactions of the individual components that determine the emergent functionalities. This makes it difficult to understand and predict the behavior of complex systems and hence the effects of any innovations in this field. This necessitates for the emergence of a new age of innovations with the main focus on user orientation and sustainability. This book explores some of the complex systems and their dependence on the environment to provide a long-term perspective, aiding innovations and supporting a sustainable society. The intended audience of this book will mainly consist of researchers, research students, and practitioners in the field of complex systems and sustainability.