Systems and methods for detecting encrypted bot command and control communication channels

摘要

Methods and systems for detecting encrypted bot command and control communication channels are provided. In the exemplary method, the presence of a communication channel between a first network device and a second network device is monitored. Active and inactive periods of the network device are detected and a reverse channel is determined based on the detection. The first network device may then be flagged as potentially infected or suspected based on the reverse channel determination.