[March 05, 2015]

OpenDNS Unveils 'NLPRank,' a New Model for Advanced Threat Detection

OpenDNS, a leading provider of cloud-delivered security, today on its OpenDNS Security Labs Blog unveiled NLPRank, a new model for advanced threat detection that applies algorithms most commonly used in fields like bioinformatics and data mining-not information security. Designed by OpenDNS security researcher Jeremiah O'Connor, NLPRank is based on natural language processing techniques that, combined with OpenDNS's global network data, build an advanced threat detection lexicon-essentially a 'malicious language of the Internet' that can detect threatening domains in real-time. NLPRank specifically predicts both opportunistic phishing campaigns and attacks directed at high-value targets such as financial institutions.

OpenDNS security researcher and NLPRank creator Jeremiah O'Connor. (Photo: Business Wire)

"Companies that have to deal with spear phishing attacks on a regular basis are very excited about this model," said O'Connor. "It's one of the only ways to detect spear phishing campaigns without analyzing malware in detail."

CLICK TO TWEET: .@OpenDNS researcher uses natural language processing to build a malicious language of the Internet. #infosec http://bit.ly/1EO85wI

O'Connor's published post can be reviewed at: http://bit.ly/1B7DmYQ

More information behind the story of NLPRank can be reviewed at: http://bit.ly/1EO85wI

About OpenDNS

OpenDNS is a leading provider of network security and DNS services, enabling the world to connect to the Internet with confidence on any device, anywhere, anytime. The Umbrella cloud-delivered network security service blocks advanced attacks, as well as malware, botnets and phishing threats regardless of port, protocol or application. Its predictive intelligence uses machine learning to automate protection against emergent threats before they can reach customers. OpenDNS protects all devices globally without hardware to install or software to maintain. For more information, please visit: www.opendns.com.

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