Rule set-based system and method for advanced virus protection
US7765593B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/56
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and computer program product are provided for preventing malware infection. In use, mass-mailing-type malware is prevented from sending electronic messages via a network. Malware is also prevented from communicating. Still yet, unrecognized attachments are prevented from opening, and executable files are prevented from being infected via the network.
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