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IBM Patent Tracks Potential Attackers Using AI Techniques

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

The European Patent Office published IBM's patent application EP4441644A1 for an AI-based system that tracks potential attackers on external computer systems. The patent covers machine learning techniques for detecting and monitoring security threats. No regulatory compliance requirements or deadlines are associated with this patent publication.

What changed

IBM filed European patent application EP4441644A1 for an AI system designed to track potential attackers on external computer systems. The invention utilizes machine learning techniques (G06N classification) for cybersecurity threat detection and monitoring. Inventors include Paluch, Kowalczyk, Grönseisen, and Butucea Panait. The patent is designated across all EPO member states including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and other European jurisdictions.

Patent publications do not impose compliance obligations on third parties. Organizations in the technology and cybersecurity sectors may review the patent claims to assess potential licensing needs or competitive implications. This publication is informational and marks the examination stage of IBM's patent application with the European Patent Office.

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TRACKING A POTENTIAL ATTACKER ON AN EXTERNAL COMPUTER SYSTEM

Publication EP4441644A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

International Business Machines Corporation

Inventors

PALUCH, Michal, KOWALCZYK, Szymon, GR NSEISEN, Jirí, BUTUCEA PANAIT, Marcel

IPC Classifications

G06F 21/55 20130101AFI20260218BHEP H04L 9/40 20220101ALI20260218BHEP G06N 3/00 20230101ALI20260218BHEP G06N 5/00 20230101ALI20260218BHEP

Designated States

AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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Named provisions

Tracking a Potential Attacker on an External Computer System

Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP4441644A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Patent Publication
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence

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