Data scanning for updatable predefined properties
US6836860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/562
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A scan of computer files for predefined properties indicative of such things as viruses is disclosed. The scan is performed in a circular manner, such that when all of the files to be scanned have been scanned it starts again from the first file. The ability to update the data defining the properties to be scanned for during a scan is provided.
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