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Tracking methods for computer-readable files

  • US 20070244877A1
  • Filed: 04/12/2006
  • Published: 10/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-implemented method for tracking computer-readable files as they are accessed or created on a computing or data storage device, the method comprising:

  • monitoring file access events and file creation events between at least one software, middleware, or firmware application and at least one file system;

    associating a unique identifier with each high-risk file that is accessed or created on the file systems, wherein the unique identifiers are stored in a data store that is independent of the file systems; and

    storing access-event information and creation-event information to records in the data store for the high-risk files associated with unique identifiers.

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