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Server-assisted anti-malware client

US9311480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateApr 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/51
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antimalware support system is provided to support one or more host-based antimalware clients. A query is received from a particular host device that identifies a file detected by an antimalware tool local to the particular host device. Reputation data is determined for the file, and a response to the query is sent to the particular host device. The query response includes the reputation data determined for the file.

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