propagation pattern of reactive worms is studied.The propagation model and the immunization model of reactive worms are proposed
in which dynamic factors of P2P networks are taken into account.Further
the sufficient condition of worms not attaining an endemic state is deduced from the model of propagation of reactive worms in applying Epidemiology.Large scale simulation experiments validate the models and the sufficient condition.All the simulations also show that among all P2P-related parameters
the downloading rate is the crucial factor to the propagation of reactive worms
the basic reproduction number of worms is the index of propagation capability of worms
and the sufficient condition is helpful to early warn the presence of an epidemic.In addition
by using data from the Gnutella network
the propagation capability
propagation speed and the risk of reactive worms are predicted and evaluated based on the propagation model.Prediction and evaluation show that it is time that reactive worms should be taken into account.