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Using expectation measures to identify relevant application analysis results

US8806644B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1416
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An application is analyzed, thereby detecting behaviors of the application. Data indicative of the functionality of the application is mined from a plurality of sources. The application is categorized based on the mined data. The categorization of the application indicates expected application behaviors. Multiple categories can be assigned to the application, wherein each assigned category correlates with at least one expected application behavior. Measures of consistency between the detected behaviors of the application and the expected behaviors of the application are determined. Determining the measures of consistency comprises quantifying differences between detected behaviors of the application and expected behaviors of the application. Responsive to the determined measures of consistency, it is adjudicated whether the application is suspect of being malicious.

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