Efficient file scanning using secure listing of file modification times
US7895654B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2151
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A scanning optimization manager efficiently scans files for malicious code. The scanning optimization manager maintains a non-tamperable record of modifications to files on a volume. The scanning optimization manager receives at least one malicious code signature. Responsive to the receipt of the at least one malicious code signature, the scanning optimization manager scans at least some files on the volume for the at least one malicious code signature at a priority corresponding to an associated modification status.
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