WPI computer scientist developing new technology to 'contain' hackers' attacks

(Worcester Polytechnic Institute) With support from the National Science Foundation, a computer scientist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is developing a new technology to protect companies -- and computer users -- from malware attacks. Known as single-use services or 'containerization,' the technology aims to prevent an attack on a website from compromising other servers, data, and users. Instead of being given direct access to the webserver, each user interacts with a temporary copy that is destroyed when the session ends.

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