Protecting anti-malware processes
US9424425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/14
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Anti-malware process protection techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an anti-malware process is launched. The anti-malware process is verified based at least in part on an anti-malware driver that contains certificates which contain an identity that is signed with the trusted certificate from a verified source. After the anti-malware process is verified, the anti-malware process may be assigned a protection level, and an administrative user may be prevented from altering the anti-malware process.
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