Secret supplemental username
US9525683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1466
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for a secret supplemental username are provided. In one example, a method includes the steps of detecting a threat to an account with a primary username and password and disabling the primary username associated with the account in response to the threat. The method includes the additional steps of generating a supplemental username associated with the account and securely communicating the supplemental username.
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