Systems and methods for authentication of electronic transactions

Abstract

An online transaction system configured to implement authentication methods that allow for strong multi-factor authentication in online environments. The authentication methods can be combined with strong security methods to further ensure that the authentication process is secure. Further, the strong multi-factor authentication can be implemented with zero adoption dependencies through the implementation of automated enrollment methods.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS INFORMATION [0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 409,422, entitled “Authentication of Online Transactions,” filed Sep. 9, 2002, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety as if set forth herein. This application also claims priority as a continuation under 35 USC §120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ TBD (attorney docket No. 034260.0007.UTL1), entitled “Systems and Methods for Secure Authentication of Electronic Transactions,” filed Jan. 7, 2003. This application is also related to the following copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ TBD (attorney docket No. 034260.0004.UTL1), entitled “Systems and Methods for Enrolling a Token in an Online Authentication Program,” filed Jan. 16, 2003, U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ TBD (attorney docket No. 034260.0005.UTL1), entitled “A Token for Use in Electronic Transactions,” filed Jan. 16, 2003, U.S. patent application ...

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