Systems and methods for establishing a secure communication channel using a browser component

Abstract

A system for providing a secure channel for communication comprises a client comprising a browser, a secure server and a browser component installed on the client that enables a user to establish a connection with the secure server, the browser component configured to generate a first token. The secure server is configured to generate a second token, and wherein the client is provided with access to the secure server upon verification of the first token and the second token.

Description

[0001] Background of the invention technical field [0002] This application relates to the establishment of a secure communication channel on the Internet, and more particularly, to the establishment of a secure communication channel between a server and a client. Background technique [0003] Today's computer systems are extensively connected and exchange information over telecommunication networks such as the Internet. These interactions involve many transactions that may require disclosure of user identity information such as login information, passwords, social security information, or other user credentials. Such user identity information is sometimes compromised due to malicious proxies or social attacks such as phishing attacks in which a "phisher" misdirects a user to a fake website that appears substantially identical to the genuine website. Misleading a user to a fake website can be accomplished in several ways, including email, links on other websites, misleadi...

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Problems solved by technology

[0005] While many solutions exist that attempt to "clean" a user's computer system of any malware, such agents are limited in their ability to protect trusted users from organized identity theft

Other measures taken by various websites, such as digital certificates, etc., are also limited in their ability to prevent identity theft

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