Process-based selection of virus detection actions system, method and computer program product
US7251830B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/212
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and computer program product are provided for efficient on-access computer virus scanning of files. Initially, a process for accessing files is identified. Thereafter, virus detection actions are selected based at least in part on the process. The virus detection actions are then performed on the files.
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