The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is using the lessons of biology to think about how to do cybersecurity. A new program called “CRASH” is looking at how to make computers resistant to viruses and malware on their own, rather than relying on their operating systems or antivirus software. Federal News Radio’s Jared Serbu reports they’re concerned that the current ways we protect ourselves against viruses and malware will eventually be obsolete

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update brought to you by Tripwire. For more cybersecurity news, click here.

Copyright © 2024 Federal News Network. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.