Method and apparatus for securing a computer from malicious threats through generic remediation
US8549626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1433
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for securing a computer from malicious threats through generic remediation is described. In one embodiment, the method for securing a computer from malicious threats through generic remediation includes processing at least one malicious threat to the computer, wherein the at least one malicious threat is not associated with a specific remediation technique and examining information regarding prior remediation of the at least one malicious threat by at least one computer to determine at least one remediation technique for the at least one malicious threat.
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