Data recovery service with automated identification and response to compromised user credentials
US8978150B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data recovery service protects against unauthorized use of a computer system. The service includes a data feed that contains data recovered from online repositories known to be used by malicious software or individuals, the recovered data identifying a compromised credential of an authorized user of the computer system. Based on this data, a protective action is automatically performed to limit or prevent use of the credential of the authorized user to access the computer system. Protective action may include disabling user account access privileges, etc.
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