Dynamically remote tuning of a malware content detection system
US9223972B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a processor and memory. Communicatively coupled to the processor, the memory comprises one or more detection modules each being software that is configurable to enable, disable or modify capabilities for that corresponding detection module. A first detection module the detection modules, when executed by the processor, conducts a first capability including an analysis of a received object to determine if the received object is associated with a malicious attack. The analysis may be altered upon receipt of a configuration file that is substantially lesser in size than the software forming the first detection module and includes information to alter one or more rules controlling the first capability.
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