Identifying malware containing computer files using embedded text

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PATENT NO 7114185
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10025541

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A computer file may be scanned for suspicious words 18 occurring within suspicious contexts 20. Thus, messages embedded by malware authors within their malware may be detected. The detection of such embedded messages may be used to identify otherwise unknown items of malware or as a pre-filtering technique for controlling the use of further scanning techniques.

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  • MCAFEE, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Howard, Fraser Peter Chipping Norton, GB 11 547
Moore, Robert Edward Aylesbury, GB 4 183
Tarbotton, Lee Codel Lawson Leicester, GB 24 1541

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