System and method for detecting an infective element in a network environment
US7137145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/145
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for detecting an infective element in a network environment is provided that includes detecting, by a first computer, an infective element within a second computer. A signal is generated and communicated that identifies the second computer as being associated with the infective element. The signal includes an address associated with the second computer. The signal is received and, in response to the signal, a communicating capability of the second computer is disabled.
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