System and method for protecting a computer system

Abstract

A system and methodology that securely protects data in a computer system. According to the invention, security system is suitable for a computer system having at least one file stored therein. The security system comprises a creating module, a monitoring module, a recording means and a detecting module. The creating module creates at least one recovery point. The monitoring module monitors a change operation to the at least one file. The recording means records predetermined message of the change operation. The detecting module detects whether or not the computer system is being infected by virus, spyware, Trojan or other security threats. The creating module creates the at least one recovery point prior to the change operation. Message of the at least one recovery point is respectively recorded in the recording means. One of the at least one recovery point is retrieved for recovery operation.

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