I thought people on this list might find this interesting. James
> From: National Science Foundation Update <nsf-upd...@nsf.gov> > Reply-To: <nsf-upd...@nsf.gov> > Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 9:45 AM > Subject: New tool detects malicious websites before they cause harm > > You are subscribed to News - News From the Field for National Science > Foundation Update. This information has recently been updated, and is now > available. > > New tool detects malicious websites before they cause harm > 11/02/2016 10:13 AM EDT > > Nick Feamster > > The system, called PREDATOR, distinguishes between legitimate and malicious > purchasers of new websites. The system yields important insights into how > those two groups behave differently online even before the malicious users > have done anything obviously bad or harmful. These early signs could help > security professionals take preemptive measures, instead of waiting for a > security threat to surface. > > > Full story at > https://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S47/74/26M01/?section=topstories > > Source > Princeton University
