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Emulation system, method and computer program product for malware detection by back-stepping in program code

US7739100B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2005
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/566
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for detecting malware. In use, a search is conducted for known elements of computer code. Upon the detection of at least one known element of computer code, various operations are performed. In particular, the present technique steps back in the computer code, and emulates the computer code. Such emulation and stepping are performed for detecting malware.

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