Elastic has been granted a patent for a method that analyzes text in received files to identify ransomware artifacts. If deemed malicious, related processes are suspended or terminated to minimize damage. The method involves extracting text from image files, analyzing it, and taking protective action based on a predetermined threshold. GlobalData’s report on Elastic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Detecting ransomware attacks in files using text analysis

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11995185B2) outlines a method for detecting malicious code within files received by a computing device. The method involves receiving a file, extracting visual text, converting it to raw text using optical character recognition, analyzing the text to generate a score, and taking protective action if the score exceeds a predetermined threshold. This threshold indicates the presence of ransom note characteristics within the file, leading to the automatic suspension or termination of the process responsible for the file change event.
Furthermore, the patent details additional steps such as tokenizing and lemmatizing the raw text to generate a vector set for analysis. Protective actions include real-time suspension or termination of associated processes, as well as generating alerts for users. The method is designed to identify encrypted malicious code within files, ensuring proactive measures are taken to prevent potential security threats. The patent also covers computer-readable storage mediums storing instructions for executing the method and computing devices configured to perform the steps outlined in the patent, emphasizing the importance of detecting and responding to malicious code effectively to safeguard user systems and data.
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