Method and apparatus for securing sensitive data from misappropriation by malicious software
US8266704B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/128
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for securing sensitive data from misappropriation by malicious software is provided. In one embodiment, the method for securing sensitive data from misappropriation by malicious software includes examining a history to identify potentially compromised sensitive data upon an occurrence of the malicious software and notifying a user regarding the potentially compromised sensitive data.
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