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System and method for detecting malicious applications

  • US 7,788,724 B2
  • Filed: 04/10/2003
  • Issued: 08/31/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/10/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for handling communications associated with computer applications comprising:

  • determining whether a communication from a first computer to a second computer is attempting to occur, wherein the communication is associated with a first application that is trusted;

    determining whether a second application launched the first application;

    determining whether the second application is trusted; and

    initiating a security response relating to the communication in the event it is determined that the second application is not trusted.

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