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Process-based selection of virus detection actions system, method and computer program product

US7251830B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2005
Grant dateJul 31, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 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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