Method of hindering the propagation of a computer virus

Details Method of hindering the propagation of a computer virus Method of hindering the propagation of a computer virus

2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Sheikh, Ayaz (Department: 2131)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular communication authentication technique

C713S188000, C726S024000, C709S224000, C709S228000

Reexamination Certificate

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10287101

ABSTRACT:
A method of hindering the propagation of a computer virus on a computer network is disclosed. The computer network comprises a plurality of addressable connections capable of receiving data from at least one computer system, and a detection computer arranged to detect the presence of a computer virus. The method comprises: operating the detection computer to monitor the plurality of addressable connections thereby to detect the presence of a computer virus on at least one of the addressable connections; in the event that a computer virus is detected, identifying the at least one computer system that sent the computer virus to the at least one addressable connection; and sending virus remediating means to the at least one identified computer system, the virus remediating means being arranged at least to hinder the operation of the computer virus. A computer program and computer system for hindering the propagation of a computer virus is also disclosed.

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