Method and system for detecting phishing calls using one-time password
US9942752B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/102
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for phishing detection, performed by a mobile device, is provided. The method includes receiving a first OTP (one-time password), from a remote caller purporting to be from a trusted organization, into the mobile device. The method includes generating a second OTP, using an OTP generation system provided by the trusted organization, and comparing, in the mobile device, the first OTP and the second OTP, wherein the first OTP matching the second OTP indicates legitimacy of the remote caller, and the first OTP mismatching the second OTP indicates illegitimacy of the remote caller. A mobile device and a computer readable media are also provided.
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