Systems and methods for protecting data on devices
US11816209B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/6245
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for protecting data on devices may include (i) identifying a device that is operated by a user and that comprises private data pertaining to the user, (ii) determining that stalkerware on the device is sending the private data to an unauthorized device not operated by the user, (iii) requesting, in response to determining that the stalkerware is sending the private data to the unauthorized device, that the user select at least one safety plan step from a set of safety plan options, and (iv) modifying, at least in part based on the safety plan step selected by the user, outgoing data sent by the stalkerware to the unauthorized device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
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