System and method for efficiently scanning a file for malware

Details System and method for efficiently scanning a file for malware System and method for efficiently scanning a file for malware

2005-06-16

2010-12-28

Patel, Nirav (Department: 2435)

Information security

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

C726S024000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07861296

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed toward a system, method, and a computer-readable medium for efficiently loading data into memory in order to scan the data for malware. The logic provided in the present invention improves the experience of a user when operating a computer protected with antivirus software. One aspect of the present invention is a method that identifies a pattern in which data in a file is loaded into memory from a computer-readable medium. Then the method identifies a pattern in which data in the file may be loaded into memory in a way that minimizes the time required to read data in the file. When a subsequent scan of the file is scheduled to occur, the method causes data in the file to be loaded in memory using the pattern that minimizes the time required to read data in the file.

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