Mobile Device Malware Defense Platform Network Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional antivirus systems for mobile devices in wireless communication networks are inadequate in protecting against malware spread through SMS, IM, and MMS, causing unnecessary delays and failing to address future vulnerabilities.
Innovation Solution
A Mobile Device Malware Defense (MDMD) platform comprising a Virus Protection Server, Quarantine System, Location Based Server, and Push Proxy Gateway, which audits mobile devices, identifies infections, updates antivirus applications, quarantines infected devices, and broadcasts alerts to prevent malware spread through the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional antivirus gateway scans incoming and outgoing email messages, then malware protection is provided, but email message delivery is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary malware scanning and defense actions before email messages are delivered through the gateway. By pre-scanning messages and identifying malware threats in advance, the system prevents infected messages from entering the network, thereby protecting against malware without delaying legitimate email delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the malware scanning function from the email gateway process itself. Instead of having the gateway scan every message (which causes delays), the system separates the scanning function into a dedicated malware defense platform that operates independently, allowing the gateway to focus on message delivery while malware detection happens in parallel or beforehand.
2Reliability
If traditional antivirus software runs locally on individual devices, then protection against known viruses is provided, but protection against malware spread through SMS, IM, and MMS is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The malware defense platform is designed with multi-functionality to protect against various types of malware transmission channels including email, SMS, IM, and MMS. The system universally scans and detects malware across all these communication platforms, not just traditional email-based threats, thereby providing comprehensive protection that adapts to multiple messaging services.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from device-local protection to network-wide protection by implementing a centralized malware defense platform that operates at the network level. This dimensional shift allows the system to monitor and block malware across all communication channels (email, SMS, IM, MMS) simultaneously, providing broader coverage than individual device antivirus software.
3Reliability
If gateway solutions are used for email antivirus, then malware scanning is performed, but future vulnerabilities in SMS, IM, and MMS platforms are not addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The malware defense platform is designed to be dynamic and adaptable to emerging threats. The system continuously updates its detection capabilities and can extend its scanning functions to new communication platforms as they emerge. This dynamic architecture allows the system to maintain email antivirus capabilities while simultaneously adapting to protect against future vulnerabilities in SMS, IM, MMS, and other messaging services.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for protecting a wireless communication network are disclosed. For example, the method identifies an infected mobile endpoint device via at least one audit by a mal-ware defense platform, and performs an anti-malware application update on the infected mobile endpoint device.