Coalitions of malicious intelligent agents. (14th February 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Braynov, Sviatoslav
• Is Part Of: International journal of Web engineering and technology. Volume 1:Number 4(2005)
• Page Start: 397
• Page End: 413
• Publication Date: 2005-02-14
• Subjects: intelligent agents -- coalition formation -- malicious cooperation -- cooperation detection -- agent coalitions -- benevolent agents -- selfish agents -- malevolent agents -- pro-social agents -- antisocial agents -- computer security -- network security -- coordinated attacks -- cyber attacks -- multi-agent systems -- agent-based systems; World Wide Web -- Periodicals; Web site development -- Periodicals; Application software -- Development -- Periodicals; 006.7
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-1289

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a model of pro-social and antisocial behaviour within and between agent coalitions. We analyse benevolent, selfish, and malevolent agents as generic types of pro-social and antisocial agents. We show that social attitudes must be well balanced in order to achieve stable pattern of interaction. We also provide a model of social interaction between coalitions. The model is used to develop an algorithm for detecting coordinated attacks in the area of computer and network security.