Method and apparatus for neutralizing real cyber threats to training materials
US11145221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1483
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach is proposed to support neutralizing real cyber threats to training materials by intercepting, modifying and redistributing active content(s) of an email arrived at a recipient's email account. Specifically, when the recipient triggers an active content such as an URL link embedded in and/or opens an attachment to the email, the triggered active content is synchronously intercepted and examined in real time for potential malicious intent of a phishing attack. If the active content is determined to be malicious, the malicious active content in the email is then disassembled and deactivated while the payload is reconstructed with links and markings for training purposes. The recipient is then provided with an anti-phishing training exercise, wherein content of the training exercise is specifically customized for the recipient based on the reconstructed payload of the received email and/or the recipient's security posture and awareness.
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