METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MALWARE USING A REMOTE SERVER

The present disclosure is directed to a method and system for detecting malware using a remote server. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present disclosure a hash value for a file is generated. The hash value is transmitted to a remote server. A notification is received from the remote server indicating whether the file comprises malware. At least one operation on the file is prevented if the notification indicates the file comprises malware.