Correlation of biological and computer viruses through evolutionary game theory
This work addresses computer security issues for users and systems, but it is incremental as it applies an existing modeling tool to a specific correlation.
The paper tackled the problem of computer virus infection by correlating the Virlock virus with the bacteriophage φ6 using evolutionary game theory, and suggested strategies that may reduce infection by Virlock and similar viruses.
Computer viruses have many similarities to biological viruses, and their association may offer new perspectives and new opportunities in the effort to tackle and even eradicate them. Evolutionary game theory has been established as a useful tool for modeling viral behaviors. This work attempts to correlate a well-known virus, namely Virlock, with the bacteriophage $\phi6$. Furthermore, the paper suggests certain efficient strategies and practical ways that may reduce infection by Virlock and similar such viruses.