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Alternate files returned for suspicious processes in a compromised computer network

US9576145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2014
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/6218
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are presented of presenting false and/or decoy content to an intruder operating on a computer system by obfuscating critical files on a computer storage device with data that directs subsequent infiltration and propagation to designated decoy hosts and decoy applications.Method and systems are provided for selectively presenting different contents to different viewers/users of application resource files for the purpose of preventing the valuable content from being read, tampered with, exfiltrated, or used as a means to perform subsequent attacks on network resources.

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