System and method for protecting a limited resource computer from malware
US7650639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/564
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system and methods for protecting a limited resource computer from malware. Aspects of the present invention use antivirus software on a general purpose computer to prevent malware from infecting a limited resource computer. Typically, antivirus software on the general purpose computer is kept “up-to-date” with the most recent software updates. When a connection is established between the limited resource computer and the general purpose computer, a signature of each application installed on the limited resource computer is transmitted to the general purpose computer. Then antivirus software on the general purpose computer compares the received signatures to known malware. Finally, the results of the scan are reported to the limited resource computer.
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