System and method for certifying that data received over a computer network has been checked for viruses
US7107618B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2115
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for certifying that data sent from a computer is free from viruses identified by an anti-virus database. The method includes scanning data for viruses before it is sent from the computer and attaching a certificate identifying the data as being scanned for viruses if no viruses are found during scanning. The data is sent with the certificate from the computer to a recipient computer. A method for certifying that content available on a host site is free from viruses is also disclosed.
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