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Malicious message detection and processing

US9241009B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2014
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Malicious message detection and processing systems and methods are provided herein. According to various embodiments, a method includes detecting, via an intermediary node, a link included in a message, the link being associated with an unknown resource, hashing a unique identifier for a recipient of the message, coupling the hashed identifier with the link, creating an updated link and updated message, and forwarding the updated message to the recipient.

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