Method and system for denying pestware direct drive access

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070226800A1
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11386595

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A method and system for denying pestware direct drive access on a computer is described. In one illustrative embodiment, a driver intercepts a direct drive access by a process running on the computer, and a user interface reports the direct drive access to a user and permits or denies the direct drive access in response to input from the user. In other illustrative embodiments, the user is given the option of permitting or denying a particular running process direct drive access on a one-time or a permanent basis.

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WEBROOT INC385 INTERLOCKEN CRESCENT BROOMFIELD CO 80021

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Nichols, Tony Erie, CO 14 150

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