BOINC

CategoryEnterprise Applications(business)
Last Updated DateJan 13, 2010
ImpactNetwork and computer resources consumption.
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to access BOINC, a distributed computing project, using a BOINC client. It does not indicate any attack or exploit.
RiskLow
PopularityLow
Characteristic
Loss of productivity?   Have disclosed vulnerability?   Can bypass firewall policy?   Contain built-in function for other purposes?   Can communicate in clear text or via proxy?   Can support file transfer?   Can be misused?   Can tunnel other apps?   
Affected ApplicationsBOINC client
Recommended ActionsYou may set this to "BLOCK" if this kind of traffic is not allowed in your network.
Reference/shttp://boinc.berkeley.edu/