Software protection from attacks using self-debugging techniques
US11669433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3644
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In overview, methods, computer programs products and devices for securing software are provided. In accordance with the disclosure, a method may comprise attaching a debugger process to a software process. During execution of the software process, operations relevant to the functionality of the code process are carried out within the debugger process. As a result, the debugger process cannot be replaced or subverted without impinging on the functionality of the software process. The software process can therefore be protected from inspection by modified or malicious debugging techniques.
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