Detecting malware
US8364811B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1416
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for determining a source of malware. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving browsing data from a plurality of client devices, the data being sent by the plurality of client devices, in response to a determination of malware on the plurality of client devices and determining, from the browsing data, a source for the malware. Further, some embodiments include determining whether the source for the malware is associated with a predetermined network site and in response to determining that the source of the malware is associated with a predetermined network site, preventing download of at least a portion of the predetermined network site.
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