System, method and computer program product for equipping wireless devices with malware scanning capabilities
US7096501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/128
- 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, an application service provider is initiated utilizing a mobile wireless device. Next, an anti-malware scanner installed on the mobile wireless device is updated over a wireless network utilizing the application service provider. The mobile wireless device is then scanned utilizing the updated anti-malware scanner.
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