Genome mapping of malware may help halt them in their tracks

Genome mapping is about to invade the cyberspace. Malware is the bane of the Internet. Currently one tries to develop anti malware cures after one surfaces.

Invincea labs in Fairfax, Virginia are looking to find family patterns among existing malware. Genemapping computer viruses like their biological precursors which are a curse on humans. This may be the first step to catching them as they turn up.

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