Phishing Search Interface for Recipient Correlation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Identifying and correlating phishing attacks within large and distributed IT networks is challenging due to the difficulty in detecting the presence and timing of such attacks.
Innovation Solution
A phishing attempt search interface is used to receive notifications of phishing attempts and present an indication of the attack, allowing for the search for additional recipients, identification of successfully targeted recipients, and summary of recipients, enabling appropriate security measures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional security monitoring methods are used in large distributed IT networks, then the system can monitor network security, but it becomes difficult to identify the presence and timing of phishing attacks within the IT networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the phishing detection process into distinct functional modules: a phishing attempt search interface for receiving and displaying phishing notifications, a search module for querying phishing attempts by recipient parameters, and a correlation module for identifying patterns across multiple recipients. This segmentation allows each module to specialize in specific detection tasks, improving measurement precision while managing system complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a phishing attempt search interface as an intermediary component between the raw phishing data and the security analysts. This interface acts as a mediator that receives phishing attempt notifications, processes them through search and correlation functions, and presents organized results. The intermediary structure enables precise detection by systematically processing phishing attempts rather than relying on direct monitoring of all network traffic.
2Reliability
If the IT network monitors all users and communications for phishing attempts, then detection capability improves, but the time and resources required to identify and respond to attacks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the phishing attempt search interface with search capabilities and correlation rules before phishing attacks occur. The system is prepared in advance to quickly query phishing attempts by recipient parameters and correlate patterns across multiple users. This preliminary setup enables rapid response when phishing attempts are detected, improving security reliability without sacrificing response time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by allowing the phishing attempt search interface to dynamically adjust search criteria and correlation parameters based on the specific phishing threat being investigated. The system can modify query parameters, time ranges, and recipient filters to optimize detection efficiency. This flexibility enables the system to maintain high security reliability while adapting response strategies to reduce time loss for different types of phishing attacks.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and media are used to identify phishing attacks. A notification of a phishing attempt with a parameter associated with a recipient of the phishing attempt is received at a security management node. In response, an indication of the phishing attempt is presented in a phishing attempt search interface. The phishing attempt search interface may be used to search for additional recipients, identify which recipients have been successfully targeted, and provide a summary of the recipients. Using this information, appropriate security measures in response to the phishing attempt for the recipients may be performed.