Systems and methods for providing a covert password manager

Abstract

The present invention relates to an application that is configured to provide secure access to confidential information. To protect the confidential information, the application may include functions that utilize a decoy application to disguise the functionality of the application. A unique sequence of inputs received through an interface associated with the decoy application may permit a user to access the confidential information. An authorized user that has been provided access to the confidential information may access configuration interfaces that permit the user to define the inputs that will serve as login credentials and to customize the appearance and functionality of the decoy application.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present principles are directed to systems and methods for protecting confidential information and, more particularly, to providing a password manager application that includes a covert login interface for accessing confidential information.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many computer applications are used to store confidential information. For example, an application may store confidential information such as password information, medical information, financial information or personal contact information. A user may be required to enter login credentials before the user is permitted to access the confidential information. For example, a user may be presented with a login screen that includes an input form for receiving a username and password. After the user has submitted the login credentials, the application may determine whether the login credentials are valid. If the login credentials are determined to be valid, the user is given access to the ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an application that allows secure access to confidential information. The application includes a decoy application to hide its functions. The decoy application receives unique inputs through an interface and provides access to the confidential information. Users can define the inputs and customize the appearance and function of the decoy application as login credentials. The technical effect is achieving secure access to confidential information while providing a user-friendly experience.

Problems solved by technology

On the other hand, the user may be denied access to the confidential information if the login credentials are not valid.

Providing access to confidential information in the manner described above presents security concerns.

Because the unauthorized users are aware of the location of the login interface, they can attempt to access the confidential information by manually entering login credentials or by writing password cracking programs.

While some applications incorporate additional security features as part of the login process (e.g., limiting the number of invalid login attempts that are permitted), there is still a relatively high risk that unauthorized users may gain access to underlying confidential information that is maintained by the application.

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