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Method and apparatus for preventing sensitive data leakage due to input focus misappropriation

US8392992B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2008
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/36
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for preventing sensitive data leakage due to input focus misappropriation is described. In one embodiment, a method for restricting a change in an input focus to protect sensitive data comprising identifying a visual representation component used to receive sensitive data, wherein the virtual representation component having an input focus of a computer and preventing a change in the input focus from the visual representation component.

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