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Systems and methods for detecting communication channels of bots

US8561177B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2007
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/144
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Exemplary systems and methods for detecting a communication channel of a bot. In exemplary embodiments, presence of a communication channel between a first network device and a second network device is detected. Data from the communication channel is scanned and used to determine if a suspected bot communication exists. If a bot communication is detected, then a recovery process may be initiated.

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