Platform abstraction layer for a wireless malware scanning engine
US7096368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and computer program product are provided for scanning a mobile wireless device for malware. Initially, a platform abstraction layer of a mobile wireless device is called. Further, an anti-malware scanner-related function module on the mobile wireless device is initiated utilizing the platform abstraction layer. Such platform abstraction layer enables the anti-malware scanner-related function module to be initiated on any of a plurality of different mobile wireless devices.
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