'Digital ants' seek viruses to protect computer networks

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by lotuseclat79, May 31, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. lotuseclat79

    lotuseclat79 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2005
    Posts:
    5,390
    'Digital ants' seek viruses to protect computer networks.

    -- Tom
     
    lotuseclat79, May 31, 2011
    #1
  2. J_L

    J_L Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2009
    Posts:
    8,738
    The technology is nice and all, but why are power grids connected to the Internet in the first place? Why not a LAN or intranet instead?
     
    J_L, May 31, 2011
    #2
  3. Spysnake

    Spysnake Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2009
    Posts:
    189
    My thoughts exactly. One would think that something so important is separated from unsafe networks.
     
    Spysnake, Jun 1, 2011
    #3
  4. CloneRanger

    CloneRanger Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2006
    Posts:
    4,978
    Because they are STUPID :( And it's not just them that don't have isolated systems either. You would think it's still the 1990's etc the way so MANY companies & .GOV etc etc operate, & are Allowed to, & keep on making the same pathetic errors. Dorks :p
     
    CloneRanger, Jun 1, 2011
    #4
  5. noone_particular

    noone_particular Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2008
    Posts:
    3,798
    What happens when someone figures out how to compromise these ants? They turn on our own network? They keep trying anything but the obvious, not putting vulnerable or critical systems where they can be attacked in the first place.
     
    noone_particular, Jun 1, 2011
    #5
  6. Carver

    Carver Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2006
    Posts:
    1,910
    Location:
    USA
    Along time ago some one got the brilliant Idea to use house wiring as a antenna for TV, well this is a offshoot of that using power lines for the internet instead of Telephone lines.
     
    Carver, Jun 1, 2011
    #6
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...