Seema Chandna Dept of Information Technology Delhi Technological University Delhi, India seemachandna64@gmail.com Abstract—Nowadays, Botnets pose a major threat to the security of online ecosystems and computing assets. A Botnet is a network of computers which are compromised under the influence of Bot (malware) code. This paper clarifies Botnet phenomenon and discusses Botnet mechanism, Botnet architecture and Botnet detection techniques. Botnet detection techniques can be categorized into six classes:
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Eyewitnesses and the Weapon Focus Effect in children Adults and the Elderly Maria Urtado Florida International University ABSTRACT The “weapon focus effect” (WFE), states that a witness of a crime remembers fewer details about the perpetrator’s appearance when the perpetrator has a gun. To date, there are no studies of older adults and the WFE. The present study measures the WFE in older adults (60-70) compared to young adults (20-40) and children (8-12). The
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The first category is ethos, otherwise known as credibility or trustworthiness. The bulk of the ethos in “The Misguided Zeal of the Privacy Lobby” can be found near the top of the article where multiple main positions are covered. The first is Ehrenhalt’s college education
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Since January 2008, the technology had developed rapidly causing the world advancing towards a new era. A survey on 2008 had estimated about 541.7 million computers are connected in more than 250 countries on every continent even Antarctica. The internet is not a single network but it is a worldwide network that connected every individual computer hosts to network connection, in a variety ways. Thus, individuals and organizations can reach the internet without regard to national or geographic boundaries
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Organized Crime and Cyber-Crime: Implications for Business Phil Williams, CERT® Coordination Center Introduction The capabilities and opportunities provided by the Internet have transformed many legitimate business activities, augmenting the speed, ease, and range with which transactions can be conducted while also lowering many of the costs. Criminals have also discovered that the Internet can provide new opportunities and multiplier benefits for illicit business. The dark side of the Internet
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PGM1010 QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS Convenor: Professor Reyer Zwiggelaar, Computer Science E-mail: rrz@aber.ac.uk Internal phone: (01970-62) 8691 Module dates: Semester one, beginning Tuesday 9th October 2012 PGM1010 Timetable: please go to http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/grad-school/res-skills-training/res-train-dev/mod-timetable/ Module Overview: This module is taught in lectures and practical classes. This includes sessions on quantitative methods and an appropriate statistical
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2012 IT Leadership at the United Nations William Bly IT Leadership 4/8/2012 IT Leadership at the United Nations Table of Contents 2012 An Inside Look a United Nations Information Technologies ................................................... 5 UN Structure ................................................................................................................................... 6 General Assembly ............................................................................
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The basic purpose of the social work profession is to facilitate the achievement of societies’, individuals’ and communities’ welfare. Social work professional seeks to facilitate social transformation, cohesion, growth, and empowerment. This profession mainly aims at developing and maximizing the individuals or societies’ potential and satisfying their needs as well as empowering them to reach the best possible level of personal or social well-being. The social work profession is a discipline that
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Introduction Forensic accounting has been around for many years. With the spotlight on accounting due to high profile scandals such as the Enron debacle, the market for forensic accountants has increased. The increase in white collar crimes due to the economic downturn also has forensic accounting in high demand. These accountants assist in investigating financial, auditing and business related issues and require specialized training. Forensic accountants are retained by lawyers, police forces
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Social Control: Illicit Drug Use in Canada and Worldwide 193 What Is Deviance? 171 Explaining Deviance 175 Social Control 182 Conformity and Obedience 182 Informal and Formal Social Control Law and Society 186 Crime 185 187 Types of Crime 188 Crime Statistics 190 The Issue 193 The Setting 193 Sociological Insights 193 Policy Initiatives 193 Boxes RESEARCH IN ACTION: Street Kids 183 sOCIOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY: Singapore: A Nation of Campaigns 186 TAKING
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