Systems and methods for identifying non-malicious files on computing devices within organizations
US10169584B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed computer-implemented method for identifying non-malicious files on computing devices within organizations may include (1) identifying a file on at least one computing device within multiple computing devices managed by an organization, (2) identifying a source of the file based on examining a relationship between the file and the organization, (3) determining that the source of the file is trusted within the organization, and then (4) concluding, based on the source of the file being trusted within the organization, that the file is not malicious. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
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