Systems and Methods for Identifying Malware Distribution
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1. A method of identifying a malware distribution site, comprising:
- analyzing a file to determine that the file includes potential malware;
searching a download history log to identify a Web site from which the file was downloaded; and
generating an indication that the Web site corresponds to a potential malware distribution site.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for identifying malware distribution sites are described. In one embodiment, a system includes a malware detection module configured to analyze a file of a protected computer to determine that the file is associated with malware. The system also includes a Web site identification module configured to search a download history log of the protected computer to identify a Web site from which the file was downloaded.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of identifying a malware distribution site, comprising:
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analyzing a file to determine that the file includes potential malware;
searching a download history log to identify a Web site from which the file was downloaded; and
generating an indication that the Web site corresponds to a potential malware distribution site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-readable medium comprising executable instructions to:
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compare a file with a set of malware definitions;
based on determining that the file matches one of the set of malware definitions, determine a Web address from which the file was received; and
generate an indication that the Web address is associated with malware. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system of managing malware, comprising:
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a malware detection module configured to analyze a file of a protected computer to determine that the file is associated with malware; and
a Web site identification module configured to search a download history log of the protected computer to identify a Web site from which the file was downloaded. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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