Risk assessment using social networking data
US9942259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/67
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for evaluating the identities of different entities to protect individual consumers, business enterprises, and other organizations from identity theft and fraud. Risks associated with various entities can be analyzed and assessed based on analysis of social network data, professional network data, or other networking connections, among other data sources. In various embodiments, the risk assessment may include calculating an authenticity score based on the collected network data.
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