Electronic message manager system, method, and computer program product for scanning an electronic message for unwanted content and associated unwanted sites
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising one or more instructions that when executed on a processor configure the processor to:
- receive, via a network, a request to scan an electronic message prior to opening the electronic message, the request including at least a portion of the electronic message and information associated with the electronic message, wherein the information includes an indication of a reputation of a domain associated with the electronic message and a path by which the electronic message is communicated, the path including a series of nodes via which the electronic message is communicated from a source to a destination;
analyze the received portion of the electronic message and the received information associated with the electronic message to determine whether the electronic message includes unwanted content; and
send a response to the request to a client via the network responsive to a determination that the electronic message includes unwanted content, wherein the response includes an indication that the electronic message is not safe to open by a user and an indication of a reaction to be performed on the electronic message.
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Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning an electronic message for unwanted content and associated unwanted sites in response to a request. In use, a request is received via a network to scan an electronic message prior to opening the electronic message, utilizing an electronic message manager. In addition, the electronic message is scanned for unwanted content and associated unwanted sites, in response to the request. Further, a response to the request is sent via the network.
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25 Claims
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising one or more instructions that when executed on a processor configure the processor to:
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receive, via a network, a request to scan an electronic message prior to opening the electronic message, the request including at least a portion of the electronic message and information associated with the electronic message, wherein the information includes an indication of a reputation of a domain associated with the electronic message and a path by which the electronic message is communicated, the path including a series of nodes via which the electronic message is communicated from a source to a destination; analyze the received portion of the electronic message and the received information associated with the electronic message to determine whether the electronic message includes unwanted content; and send a response to the request to a client via the network responsive to a determination that the electronic message includes unwanted content, wherein the response includes an indication that the electronic message is not safe to open by a user and an indication of a reaction to be performed on the electronic message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method, comprising:
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receiving, via a network, a request to scan an electronic message prior to opening the electronic message, the request including at least a portion of the electronic message and information associated with the electronic message, wherein the information includes an indication of a reputation of a domain associated with the electronic message and a path by which the electronic message is communicated, the path including a series of nodes via which the electronic message is communicated from a source to a destination; analyzing the received portion of the electronic message and the received information associated with the electronic message to determine whether the electronic message includes unwanted content; and sending a response to the request to a client via the network responsive to a determination that the electronic message includes unwanted content, wherein the response includes an indication that the electronic message is not safe to open by a user and an indication of a reaction to be performed on the electronic message. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A system, comprising:
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an application program installed on a client for transmitting, via a network, a request to scan an electronic message prior to opening the electronic message, the request including at least a portion of the electronic message and information associated with the electronic message, wherein the information includes an indication of a reputation of a domain associated with the electronic message and a path by which the electronic message is communicated, the path including a series of nodes via which the electronic message is communicated from a source to a destination; and a server device in communication with the client via the network for receiving the request, analyzing the received portion of the electronic message and the received information associated with the electronic message to determine whether the electronic message includes unwanted content, and sending a response to the request to the client via the network responsive to a determination that the electronic message includes unwanted content, wherein the response includes an indication that the electronic message is not safe to open by a user and an indication of a reaction to be performed on the electronic message. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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