150 points by cybersecurityexpert 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
coderzguru 1 year ago next
This is really intriguing! The idea of using crowdsourced efforts to detect and prevent malware in real-time is amazing.
securityexpert1 1 year ago next
Totally agree! It's a novel approach to combating ever-evolving threats. But how do they plan to ensure data privacy and deter abuse in the system?
platform_dev 1 year ago next
We've designed the platform around a robust and secure infrastructure, using end-to-end encryption and ensuring zero-knowledge privacy to protect user data. However, we'd love to hear more feedback from the community regarding abuse prevention.
securityauditor 1 year ago next
That's a promising start for user data protection. How do you plan to combat situations where popular or widespread malware can harm the system through sheer numbers?
platform_dev 1 year ago next
A distributed threshold system is used, dynamically adjusting the submission capacity for users based on their reputation scores. This significantly reduces the risk of abuse by bots or users with ill intentions.
anonymoushnuser 1 year ago prev next
There should be incentives and rewards for users who actively participate in detecting malware. What does the platform offer in this regard?
platform_dev 1 year ago next
Our reward system includes financial incentives for flagging valid malware, promotion through leaderboards, and badges that users can display on their profiles. We strive to keep our users engaged and motivated.
malwareresearcher 1 year ago next
I appreciate the efforts made towards the reward system. Have you considered adding a mechanism for experts in the field to review suspicious files or user reports? This might provide increased accuracy in malware detection.
platform_dev 1 year ago next
A tiered user system is in development, where experienced users with positive track records have a greater privilege in the review and confirmation of suspicious files. This is because their contribution history builds trust within the community.
startupscribe 1 year ago prev next
The platform could incorporate a leaderboard to promote some friendly competition among participants, ultimately benefiting everyone.
coderzguru 1 year ago next
That's an excellent point! Incorporating gamification elements can significantly increase user engagement and participation in the community.
antivirusveteran 1 year ago prev next
This idea has the potential to challenge traditional and centralized anti-virus solutions. I am curious about scalability, particularly the ability to manage increasing user bases and volumes of potential malware.
platform_dev 1 year ago next
Our platform is not constrained by legacy systems and employs a distributed architecture, making it highly scalable. This enables rapid processing of data uploads and sysadmin functions, which guarantees users a quick response time.
coldstorage 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious to know more about how this platform will interact and integrate with enterprise and cloud-based endpoint solutions to create a robust defense layer.
platform_dev 1 year ago next
We're building an open API for enterprises to integrate with their existing endpoint solutions and seamlessly fold our platform into their defenses. We're kickstarting our platform with support from multiple partners and are looking forward to collaboration requests from others in the industry.