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Network-based binary file extraction and analysis for malware detection

US8832829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2009
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1408
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for network-based file analysis for malware detection. Network content is received from a network tap. A binary packet is identified in the network content. A binary file, including the binary packet, is extracted from the network content. It is determined whether the extracted binary file is detected to be malware.

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