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Shape-shifting software 'defends against hacks'

Jan 23, 2014, 5:29 AM EST
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A technology that constantly changes websites' code to defeat hackers has been unveiled by a U.S. start-up. Shape Security says its product works with the HTML, JavaScript and CSS languages, transforming a site's code into a "moving target" to prevent cybercriminals from carrying out scripted attacks.

Background:

Shape-shifting software 'defends against botnet hacks [BBC]

The first-ever botwall could change the economics of hacking forever [Quartz]

2014's hacking pain is cyber security's gain [Forbes]