System and method for detecting fraud and misuse of protected data by an authorized user using event logs
US9916468B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for detecting fraud and/or misuse of data in a computer environment through generating a rule for monitoring at least one of transactions and activities that are associated with the data. The rule can be generated based on one or more criteria related to the at least one of the transactions and the activities that is indicative of fraud or misuse of the data. The rule can be applied to the at least one of the transactions and the activities to determine if an event has occurred, where the event occurs if the at least one criteria has been met. A hit is stored if the event has occurred and a notification can be provided if the event has occurred. A compilation of hits related to the rule can be provided.
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