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Rootkit scanning system, method, and computer program product

US8370941B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2008
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/56
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rootkit scanning system, method, and computer program product are provided. In use, at least one hook is traversed. Further, code is identified based on the traversal of the at least one hook. In addition, the code is scanned for at least one rootkit.

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