Title: Coalitions of malicious intelligent agents

Authors: Sviatoslav Braynov

Addresses: Computer Science Department, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703, USA

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.

Keywords: 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.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWET.2004.006266

International Journal of Web Engineering and Technology, 2004 Vol.1 No.4, pp.397 - 413

Published online: 12 Feb 2005 *

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