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Interrogating malware

US10015179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2016
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/145
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Identifying a behavior of a malware service is disclosed. An interrogation packet is sent to a network communication port of a receiver. The interrogation packet is one of a plurality of predetermined interrogation packets sent to the network communication port. The interrogation packet invites an expected action. The expected action is detected. It is determined that the malware service is potentially is operating.

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