On the defence notion

TL;DR

This paper explores the conceptual framework of defense in computer virology, comparing it to warfare, and discusses various attack types like worms and espionage, emphasizing the ongoing cyber conflict landscape.

Contribution

It provides a conceptual analysis of defense notions in computer virology, highlighting the war-like nature of cyber threats and defenses.

Findings

Cyber threats resemble warfare tactics.

Defense strategies are crucial in cyber security.

The paper discusses various attack types and defense concepts.

Abstract

'Trojan horses', 'logic bombs', 'armoured viruses' and 'cryptovirology' are terms recalling war gears. In fact, concepts of attack and defence drive the world of computer virology, which looks like a war universe in an information society. This war has several shapes, from invasions of a network by worms, to military and industrial espionage ...