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Security researchers develop automated malware removal that works like a vaccine

A file and folder transferring data with a red warning mark indicating malware.

  • ECHO flips malware's own systems to attack itself - like fighting fire with fire, but smarter
  • ECHO uses malware’s update channel to push out a digital self-destruct
  • Georgia Tech’s tool makes botnet cleanup almost automatic
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