Scanning data in an access restricted file for malware
US7660797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/56
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a system, method, and computer-readable medium that scan a file for malware that maintains a restrictive access attribute that limits access to the file. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method for performing a scan for malware is provided when antivirus software on a computer encounters a file with a restrictive access attribute that prevents the file from being scanned. More specifically, the method includes identifying the restrictive access attribute that limits access to the file; bypassing the restrictive access attribute to access data in the file; and using a scan engine to scan the data in the file for malware.
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