Apparatus and methods for protecting removable storage devices from malware infection
US8826435B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/567
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment relates to a computer-implemented method for protecting a removable storage device from malware on a computer apparatus. An indication is received that the removable storage device has been connected to the computer apparatus, wherein the removable storage device is partitioned into a CD-ROM partition and a user partition. An anti-virus module stored in the CD-ROM partition on the removable storage device is automatically executed upon connecting the removable storage device to a computer apparatus. Other embodiments, aspects and features may also be disclosed.
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