Response to a computer virus outbreak
US6898715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
When a computer virus outbreak is detected, a predefined sequence of steps are automatically or manually followed using rule definitions, that may include office hours, to invoke anti-virus counter-measures. The counter-measures can include reducing virus notification, increasing scanning options, blocking E-mail attachments, hiding E-mail address books and the like. The predetermined sequence of actions may be varied with the time of day and day of week.
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