Dynamic detection of geo-location obfuscation in of internet devices
US10659491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for dynamic detection of geo-location spoofing by a networked device, such as fraudulent client connections to a server, in which the connection is made using an internet protocol (IP) tunneling as may be provided by a virtual private network (VPN) connection. A user of a client device may employ spoofing of IP-geo location mechanisms and IP classification for various reasons, such as gaining access to services that are not allowed in certain locations (e.g., certain movie and television content providers); browsing server data while maintaining a higher level of anonymity; and performing fraudulent actions on the server. Detecting a false geographic location (e.g. as indicated by IP address) is helpful for improving computer system security, and for evaluating whether access to particular digital resources should be provided.
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