Towards the Epidemiological Modeling of Computer Viruses

Xiaofan Yang and Lu-Xing Yang

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2012, vol. 2012, 1-11

Abstract:

Epidemic dynamics of computer viruses is an emerging discipline aiming to understand the way that computer viruses spread on networks. This paper is intended to establish a series of rational epidemic models of computer viruses. First, a close inspection of some common characteristics shared by all typical computer viruses clearly reveals the flaws of previous models. Then, a generic epidemic model of viruses, which is named as the SLBS model, is proposed. Finally, diverse generalizations of the SLBS model are suggested. We believe this work opens a door to the full understanding of how computer viruses prevail on the Internet.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1155/2012/259671

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