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Evaluating a questionable network communication

US9912677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 2016
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 3, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/663
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for evaluating a questionable network communication are disclosed. In some implementations, an evaluation module determines whether a network communication is allowable based on one or more factors, including the listening port, a geographic location, time of day, or the like. In some cases, utilization of a listening port may be limited, such as by restricting the number of network connections that can be opened via the listening port.

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