Modified file tracking on virtual machines
US9177145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45587
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for tracking modified files on a virtual machine including the steps of identifying an altered disk sector, associating the altered disk sector with code that is operated in a virtual machine, and causing a malicious code scan to be performed on the code.
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