System and method for inhibiting interaction with malicious software
US7587676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for protecting against installation of malicious software includes preventing interaction with a software product when keywords in a disclaimer associated with the software product are detected. A computing device identifies keywords in a disclaimer associated with a software product. If keywords are identified, further interaction with the software is prevented by removing interactive content that facilitates interaction with the software and adding interactive content facilitating sending a request to an administrator for permission to interact with the software. The administrator determines whether interaction with the software product is permitted.
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