Monitoring installed applications on user devices
US9992025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Software applications previously or currently being installed on a plurality of user devices are monitored. In one embodiment, a first set of the installed applications that is signed with a signing identifier of a developer are identified. A report is then sent to the developer that includes an identification of the first set. In another embodiment, the authenticity of a first application is evaluated including determining, based on a respective signing identifier for each of a plurality of applications, that the applications are similar to the first application. A notification is sent to the developer that identifies applications having a signing identifier that is different from the signing identifier of the developer.
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