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Software virus detection methods and apparatus

US7093135B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2000
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/168
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a system and method for identifying and securing code, as well as providing virus detection and code authentication. This detection and authentication occurs through modules or components which utilize certification identifiers to authenticate and validate code. Preferred embodiments include macro detection.

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