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Peer-to-peer Networks: Security Analysis

Authors:
Jirí Schäfer
Kamil Malinka
Petr Hanáček

Keywords: P2P, malware, behavior analysis, botnets, DoS.

Abstract:
In this work we’re dealing with security in highly distributed systems, specifically peer-to-peer networks. We are describing some known theoretical attacks and defenses in these kinds of networks and comparing them with real world data. Classification of attacks realizable in peer-to-peer networks is given. We also discuss influences of their combinations. This could be useful for creating models of peer-to-peer networks’ defense and malware spreading. Also we are proposing our new system for automatic downloading and detection of new viruses in peer-to-peer networks, together with all possible extensions.

Pages: 53 to 61

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2009. Used with permission.

Publication date: June 7, 2009

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-2636