20240039942. MALWARE DETECTION AT ENDPOINT DEVICES simplified abstract (Bank of America Corporation)

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MALWARE DETECTION AT ENDPOINT DEVICES

Organization Name

Bank of America Corporation

Inventor(s)

Ricardo Varanda of Reading (GB)

MALWARE DETECTION AT ENDPOINT DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240039942 titled 'MALWARE DETECTION AT ENDPOINT DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for detecting malware on endpoint devices. The method involves a computing platform sending rule information to a browser extension, which includes a set of rules defining reportable behavior of network traffic associated with a website. The computing platform then receives report information, which includes the identification of a loaded web page exhibiting the reportable behavior defined by the rules and an indication of which rules have been met. Based on this report information, the computing platform assigns a risk score to the identified web page. If the risk score is above a predetermined threshold, the computing platform sends commands to the browser extension to close the web page.

  • The patent application describes a method for detecting malware on endpoint devices.
  • A computing platform sends rule information to a browser extension, defining reportable behavior of network traffic associated with a website.
  • The computing platform receives report information, including the identification of a loaded web page exhibiting the reportable behavior and the rules that have been met.
  • Based on the report information, the computing platform assigns a risk score to the web page.
  • If the risk score is above a predetermined threshold, the computing platform sends commands to the browser extension to close the web page.

Potential Applications:

  • Malware detection and prevention on endpoint devices.
  • Enhancing cybersecurity measures for web browsing.

Problems Solved:

  • Identifying and mitigating the risk of malware infections through web browsing.
  • Providing real-time detection and response to malicious web pages.

Benefits:

  • Improved security for endpoint devices by detecting and closing potentially harmful web pages.
  • Minimizing the risk of malware infections and data breaches.
  • Enhancing user confidence and trust in web browsing activities.


Original Abstract Submitted

aspects of the disclosure relate to malware detection at endpoint devices. a computing platform may send rule information to a browser extension including a set of rules defining reportable behavior of network traffic associated with a website. subsequently, the computing platform may receive report information including an identification of a loaded web page associated with the website that exhibits the reportable behavior defined by at least one rule of the set of rules and an indication of which rules of the set of rules have been met. based on receiving the report information, the computing platform may assign a risk score for the identified loaded web page. thereafter, the computing platform may determine that the risk score is above a predetermined threshold, and in response, the computing platform may send commands to the browser extension directing the browser extension to close the identified loaded web page.