Re: network monitoring tool

On Thursday 10 July 2008 11:50:33 am croilan cruz wrote:
> Greetings!!!
>
> Is there any Opensource that can monitor/detect compromise pc's.. in terms
> of viruses,worms,bot-net,zombies etc?
>
> Thanks...
>
> froilan

There are products like clam antivirus to detect viruses and worms on the 
local computer

to do a scan via the network you can also use some other products which detect 
open ports and then you can do things like Penetration tests, (DO NOT do this 
with out permission or knowing what damage you could cause.) "Nessus"

Next on the list is a system using a Sniffer like "snort", and then 
configuring it to detect the worms and the bot-net activity.

You could set up a honey-pot internally and watch for systems to attack it.

Many things are out there for this.. But you have to look for your specific 
case then decide on what you want to setup and use.

I use a combination of programs, including Wireless applications and even 
things like redfang.. ( Bluetooth searchtool )

Many programs are developed for one or two specific tasks, Programs like 
Nessus come with thousands of plugins to help with the scan and detection and