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System and method for computer virus detection utilizing heuristic analysis

US7231667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2003
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/566
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer virus detection method includes compiling a list of heuristic events and a chronological order in which they occur, comparing the list of heuristic events and the chronological order with a defined list of heuristic events occurring in a defined chronological order and determining whether a computer virus is present based on a result of the comparing.

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