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Method and apparatus for rapid location of anomalies in IP traffic logs

  • US 7,738,373 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2005
  • Issued: 06/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for identifying an anomaly, comprising:

  • receiving at least one unit of data, where said at least one unit of data is associated with an event;

    monitoring at least one object associated with said event;

    ranking said at least one object with a ranking on a rank list;

    identifying, via a processor, an anomaly in accordance with a movement of said at least one object within said rank list, wherein said movement comprises at least one of;

    a rate of entry of said at least one object to said rank list, a rate of exit of said at least one object from said rank list, or a rate of movement of said at least one object between rankings of said rank list; and

    comparing said ranking of said at least one object to data collected for siblings or cousins.

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