Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for secure online transactions
- Patent Title (中): 用于安全在线交易的方法和装置
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Application No.: US11998890Application Date: 2007-12-03
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Publication No.: US08352738B2Publication Date: 2013-01-08
- Inventor: Bryan Parno , Cynthia Kuo , Adrian Perrig
- Applicant: Bryan Parno , Cynthia Kuo , Adrian Perrig
- Applicant Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
- Current Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Agency: Jones Day
- Main IPC: H04L9/32
- IPC: H04L9/32 ; G06Q20/00

Abstract:
Phishing attacks succeed by exploiting a user's inability to distinguish legitimate websites from spoofed websites. Most prior work focuses on assisting the user in making this distinction; however, users must make the right security decision every time. Unfortunately, humans are ill-suited for performing the security checks necessary for secure site identification, and a single mistake may result in a total compromise of the user's online account. Fundamentally, users should be authenticated using information that they cannot readily reveal to malicious parties. Placing less reliance on the user during the authentication process enhances security and eliminates many forms of fraud. We disclose using a trusted device to perform mutual authentication that eliminates reliance on perfect user behavior, thwarts Man-in-the-Middle attacks after setup, and protects a user's account even in the presence of keyloggers and most forms of spyware.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100049975A1 Method and apparatus for secure online transactions Public/Granted day:2010-02-25
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