Methods and apparatus for virus detection using journal data
US7934262B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2151
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for detecting viruses in a continuous data protection system using by scanning journal data. In an exemplary embodiment, a system stores journal data, receiving a virus signature update containing a first new virus signature, scanning the journal data for the first new virus signature, and identifying a data block containing the first new virus signature for a first virus.
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