System and method for detecting an infective element in a...

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2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2132)

Information security

Monitoring or scanning of software or data including attack...

Intrusion detection

C726S025000, C713S187000, C713S188000, C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137145

ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting an infective element in a network environment is provided that includes detecting, by a first computer, an infective element within a second computer. A signal is generated and communicated that identifies the second computer as being associated with the infective element. The signal includes an address associated with the second computer. The signal is received and, in response to the signal, a communicating capability of the second computer is disabled.

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