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System, method and program product for detecting malicious software

  • US 20050091558A1
  • Filed: 10/28/2003
  • Published: 04/28/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for detecting malicious software within or attacking a computer system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • in response to a system call, executing a hook routine at a location of said system call to (a) determine a data flow or process requested by said call, (b) determine another data flow or process for data related to that of said call, (c) automatically generate a consolidated information flow diagram showing said data flow or process of said call and said other data flow or process, and after steps (a-c), (d) call a routine to perform said data flow or process requested by said call.

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