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Distributed virus scanning arrangements and methods therefor

  • US 6,728,886 B1
  • Filed: 12/01/1999
  • Issued: 04/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for detecting a virus from data transferred between a host computer and the Internet, comprising:

  • downloading to said host computer a first set of codes from a designated computer different from said host computer, said first set of codes being configured to create a virus scan module on said host computer;

    creating said virus scan module on said host computer responsive to a request for said data; and

    thereafter, employing said virus scan module to detect said virus in said data transferred between said host computer and said Internet.

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