Remote remediation of malicious files
US9729572B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device may determine that a file of a client device is a malicious file. The device may obtain remote access to the client device using a connection tool. The connection tool may provide access and control of the client device. The remote access may include access to a file location of the malicious file. The device may determine file information associated with the malicious file using the remote access to the client device. The device may select one or more remediation actions based on the file information. The device may cause the one or more remediation actions to be executed using the remote access to the client device.
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