Methods and apparatus for identifying and removing malicious applications
US10235524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus for identifying and removing malicious applications are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an executable application configured to collect data regarding processes operating on a client device during a time period. The executable application is also configured to purposefully access, during the time period, an application server using a web browser on the client device in an attempt to trigger a malicious application potentially located on the client device. The executable application is configured to transmit, after the time period, the collected data to an analysis server to determine whether the malicious application is located on the client device.
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