Countermeasure Module for Malware Detection in Electronic Communications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data communication systems are vulnerable to malware infections, particularly in online transactions, where malware can modify interface information to fraudulently obtain sensitive user data such as credit card numbers without user awareness.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a countermeasure module executed on the client machine to detect and neutralize unauthorized modifications in interface information by utilizing a document object model (DOM) and countermeasure information, which identifies and removes malicious input elements and notifies the user and server to restrict transactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional data communication systems are used without additional security modules, then the system remains simple and easy to operate, but the system becomes vulnerable to malware infections and unauthorized data modification
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a countermeasure module as an intermediary component between the user interface and the underlying system. This module intercepts interface information, detects malware modifications, and neutralizes threats before they reach the user or system core. The countermeasure module acts as a security mediator that adds protection without fundamentally restructuring the entire communication system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary security actions by embedding countermeasure information and detection mechanisms within the interface information itself before transmission. The countermeasure module is pre-configured with security policies and detection rules, enabling it to proactively identify and neutralize malware-infected communications before they can execute harmful actions.
2Reliability
If malware detection and neutralization capabilities are added to the system, then security against malware is improved, but the ease of operation decreases due to additional user notifications and restrictions
Solution Approach 1:
The countermeasure module operates autonomously to detect, analyze, and neutralize malware threats without requiring user intervention. When malware-infected interface information is detected, the system automatically applies neutralization techniques such as removing malicious elements or blocking transmission, thereby maintaining ease of operation while ensuring security.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the countermeasure module continuously monitors interface information and provides notifications to users only when actual threats are detected. This selective feedback approach ensures users are informed of security issues without being subjected to constant interruptions, thereby maintaining ease of operation while preserving security awareness.
3Loss of information
If the system restricts user activity to prevent fraudulent transactions, then loss of information is reduced, but productivity decreases due to limited user actions
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies security restrictions locally and selectively rather than globally. The countermeasure module analyzes each interface information element individually and applies restrictions only to specific malicious components such as fraudulent input fields or suspicious communication channels. Legitimate user actions and transactions remain unrestricted, thereby maintaining productivity while protecting sensitive information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs partial action by implementing security measures only where necessary rather than applying blanket restrictions. The countermeasure module identifies and neutralizes specific malware-infected portions of interface information while allowing the rest of the system to operate normally. This selective approach minimizes impact on productivity while effectively preventing information loss.
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AI summary
Systems and methods detect and neutralize malware infected electronic communications. Interface information is received at a client machine over a network from a server. The interface information includes a first input mechanism authorized for causing a first prompt to be presented in a user interface to receive user information and countermeasure information enabling the client machine to inspect the interface information on the client machine to detect modification of the interface information. The client device uses the countermeasure information to detect whether the interface information has been modified to include a second input mechanism not authorized for causing a second prompt to be presented in the user interface to receive user information.