Method and apparatus for detecting malicious software activity based on an internet resource information database
US8978139B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/168
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for detecting malicious software activity, using at least one processor, based on an Internet resource information database in memory is described. In one embodiment, a method for detecting malicious software activity, using at least one processor, based on an Internet resource information database in memory includes processing Internet activity to determine source and time information associated with at least one application download, comparing the Internet resource information database with the source and time information associated with the at least one application download to identify at least one suspicious application, and monitoring execution of the at least one suspicious application.
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