Malware and exploit campaign detection system and method

Abstract

A malware and exploit campaign detection system and method are provided that cannot be detected by the malware or exploit campaign. The system may provide threat feed data to the vendors that produce in-line network security and end point protection (anti virus) technologies. The system may also be used as a testing platform for 3rd party products. Due to the massive footprint of the system's cloud infrastructure and disparate network connections and geo-location obfuscation techniques, NSS can locate and monitor malware across the globe and provide detailed threat analysis for each specific region, as they often support and host different malware / cybercrime campaigns.

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PRIORITY CLAIMS / RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 USC 120 and is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 482,696, filed Sep. 10, 2014 and titled “MALWARE AND EXPLOIT CAMPAIGN DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD” that in turn claims priority under 35 USC 120 and the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 876,704 filed Sep. 11, 2013 and entitled “Malware And Exploit Campaign Detection System And Method”, the entirety of both of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Intrinsically modern drive-by-exploitation and malware campaigns are growing in sophistication related to obfuscation, deployment, and execution in an effort to avoid detection and analysis by security researchers, and modern security systems and software. Anti-virus (AV) systems, such as endpoint protection platforms (EPPs), as well as breach detection services (BDS) employ virtual “sandboxes” or “honey nets” that o...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a system called BaitNET which helps to identify and analyze malicious software. It uses virtual private networks to hide its presence and can identify the locations and capabilities of malicious software campaigns. The system is also able to predict which applications are being targeted by malware. BaitNET can be used as a testing platform for other products and can locate and monitor malware across the globe. Overall, BaitNET helps to improve security and prevent malicious software from causing harm.

Problems solved by technology

Two, many malware campaigns limit their targets by geo-location, which is often tracked via IP Address. E.g., Malware-infected servers often limit themselves to only infecting one (1) computer from any given masked IP address, and may limit the country of origin of the IP addresses that they will infect.

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