A Hands-on Approach on Botnets for Behavior Exploration

A botnet consists of a network of computers that run a special software that allows a third-party to remotely control them. This characteristic presents a major issue regarding security in the Internet. Although common malicious software infect the network with almost immediate visible consequences, there are cases where that software acts stealthy without direct visible effects on the host machine. This is the normal case of botnets. However, not always the bot software is created and used f...

Location of foreign investment: theoretical assessment and practical outcomes in Portuguese Regions

Durability of concrete with alkali-activated materials, a short literature review

Alkali-activated materials are considered the most promising alternative to Portland cement in making the concrete industry more environmentally friendly by reducing CO2 emissions. However, these alternative binders face challenges, particularly related to durability. This work presents a brief literature review on the durability of concrete produced using alkali-activated binders. The mechanisms of degradation are discussed, namely steel corrosion, carbonation, acid attack, permeability, por...

Policies and instruments to capture unearned increments from touristic development