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Electronic message manager system, method, and computer scanning an electronic message for unwanted content and associated unwanted sites

US8601067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2007
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1425
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning an electronic message for unwanted content and associated unwanted sites in response to a request. In use, a request is received via a network to scan an electronic message prior to opening the electronic message, utilizing an electronic message manager. In addition, the electronic message is scanned for unwanted content and associated unwanted sites, in response to the request. Further, a response to the request is sent via the network.

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