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Detecting content in files

US8082587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2007
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/562
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting undesirable content in a computer directory having a digital file includes performing a size check on the digital file, the size check returning a first passing condition or a first failing condition, if the size check returns the first passing condition, the method further includes performing one or more behavioral indicator checks on the digital file, and determining whether the digital file contains undesirable content based on the one or more behavioral indicator checks.

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