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Using a measure of influence of sender in determining a security risk associated with an electronic message

US11044267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2018
Grant dateJun 22, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/121
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A measure of influence of a sender entity is determined for a message receiving entity based at least in part on an analysis of previous electronic messages sent by the sender entity. An electronic message associated with the sender entity is received. The measure of influence of the sender entity is utilized to determine a security risk associated with the received electronic message.

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