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File Content Analysis

Definition

Employing a pattern matching algorithm to statically analyze the content of files.

How it works

Analyzing a piece of code without it being executed in a sandbox, virtual machine, or simulator. Patterns or signatures in the file can indicate whati kind of software it is, including whether it is malware.

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Technique Subclasses

There are 2 techniques in this category, File Content Analysis.

Name	ID	Definition	Synonyms
File Content Analysis	D3-FCOA	Employing a pattern matching algorithm to statically analyze the content of files.
- File Content Rules	D3-FCR	Employing a pattern matching rule language to analyze the content of files.	File Content Signatures , and File Signatures

References

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Patent

The following references were used to develop the File Content Analysis knowledge-base article.

(Note: the consideration of references does not imply specific functionality exists in an offering.)

Cyber vaccine and predictive-malware-defense methods and systems

Reference Type: Patent Organization: Charles River Analytics Inc. Author: Michael Howard, Avi Pfeifer, Mukesh Dalal, Michael Reposa

Source: https://patents.google.com/patent/US10848519B2/

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