System and method for ransomware early detection using a security appliance as default gateway with point-to-point links between endpoints
US12074906B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1416
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique to provide early detection of ransomware is disclosed. Message traffic from secure gateways is monitored. Statistical anomaly detection and behavioral anomaly detection is performed. Visualization and alerts may be generated to aid operators to identify ransomware attacks and take proactive measures. In one implementation, the early detection of ransomware is performed in the cloud.
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