Passive detection of genuine web browsers based on security parameters
US10931713B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/168
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques to facilitate passive detection of forged web browsers are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, security information transmitted by a client during Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) session establishment between a web server and the client is monitored, and header information transmitted by the client is processed to determine a type of web browser associated with the client. A security signature for the client is generated based on the security information transmitted by the client during the HTTPS session establishment. The security signature for the client is compared with a predetermined signature for the type of web browser associated with the client to determine if the client is a genuine web browser of the type of web browser associated with the client.
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