Method and apparatus for detecting executable software in an alternate data stream
US8141153B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1416
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of detecting executable software in alternate data streams to secure operation of a computer comprises processing information regarding a file requested for execution and determining an alternate data stream associated with the file, wherein the alternate data stream comprises executable software.
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