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System, method and computer program product for detecting unwanted effects utilizing a virtual machine

US8533778B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/53
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A security system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, a request destined to a target computer is received, utilizing a virtual machine. The request is processed to identify an unwanted effect associated therewith, utilizing the virtual machine. In addition, the target computer is allowed access to the request, based on the processing.

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