System and methods for malware detection using log based crowdsourcing analysis
US10397246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/145
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A crowdsourcing log analysis system and methods for protecting computers and networks from malware attacks by analyzing data log information obtained from a plurality of client network. The client networks are associated with a set of network entities representing a plurality of business units or customers. The system may further comprise a plurality of server machines, each operable to execute a security product associated with a security product vendor and log associated information of at the network entities into at least one log file. The log files may be uploaded onto a breach detection platform for analysis based upon crowdsourcing principles and is operable to generate a risk factor attribute for at least one suspect entity.
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