# Cybercrime Fighting Software Endgame Systems' Internet Telescope Busts Malicious Botnets By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-telescope References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527465.500-a-telescope-that-sets-its-sights-on-cybercrime.htm) Endgame Systems of Atlanta, Georgia has developed a computer security system called the ‘internet telescope’ that can identify and map the physical location of computers infected with malware that is used to run botnets. Botnets are formed when malicious software turns a computer into a bot, or zombie, that can perform automated tasks over the Internet, without the computer owner’s knowledge. Countermeasures to thwart the zombies and the malicious actions of botmasters or to identify them for computer crime investigation are some of Endgame’s internet telescope program capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cybersecurity Intelligence:** Developing advanced cybersecurity systems that detect and map the physical location of computers infected with malicious software (malware). - **Botnet Identification:** Developing countermeasures to identify and combat botnets operating on networks and systems. - **Automated Cyber Threat Investigation:** Developing automated systems to investigate and identify computer crimes perpetrated by botmasters and malware creators. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cybersecurity:** Innovative cybersecurity firms developing advanced threat detection systems leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. - **Law Enforcement:** Advanced internet telescope programs can assist law enforcement and security agencies in detecting botnets and combating cybercrime. - **Network Infrastructure:** Innovative network infrastructure solution providers offering advanced security solutions to protect networks and systems from cyber attacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [SEO Management Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telescope-seo.md) - [Cybersecurity AI Defense Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sleep.md) - [Automated Algorithm-Powered Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-space-telescope.md) - [Analytical Cybersecurity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-tool.md) - [Phishing Website Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akamai.md) - [AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-solutions.md) - [Network Security Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-my-network.md) - [Web3 Game Analytics Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telescope-labs.md) - [AI-Powered Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backstreet-surveillance.md)