Electronic Device Network Attack Detection With Authenticated Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for detecting network attacks on electronic devices do not adequately protect the device from repeated attacks and do not allow immediate recognition by the administrator, leading to reduced convenience and potential re-attack risks.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a communication unit, processing unit, and display unit that detects attacks, stops communication functions, and prompts for authentication information entry to cancel the stop process, ensuring only authorized administrators can resume operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the network is uniformly stopped after detecting an attack, then the device is protected from repeated attacks, but the convenience of the electronic device is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating between user-level access and administrator-level access. When an attack is detected, the system stops network communication functions locally at the communication unit while maintaining device operation. The authentication requirement is applied selectively to administrators rather than all users, allowing regular users to continue using the device normally while protecting against re-attacks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism between the attack detection and the network stoppage. When an attack is detected, instead of immediately stopping all operations, the system prompts for administrator authentication as an intermediary step. This allows verification of legitimate administrative actions while blocking unauthorized re-attacks, serving as a mediator between security protection and operational convenience.
2Reliability
If the network is stopped uniformly, then attack prevention is achieved, but the administrator cannot immediately recognize that an attack has been made
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by providing explicit notification to the administrator when an attack is detected. The system displays an authentication information entry prompt that clearly indicates an attack has occurred, giving feedback to the administrator about the security event. This allows the administrator to recognize the attack immediately while the network stoppage prevention measures are in place.
3Reliability
If authentication is required to resume operations, then security against re-attack is improved, but the operation time is increased due to authentication delay
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing authentication mechanisms in advance before network operations can resume. The system is pre-configured with authentication credentials and verification procedures, so when an attack is detected and network stoppage occurs, the authentication process can immediately begin without delay. This preliminary preparation minimizes the time loss while maintaining strong security against re-attacks.
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AI summary
An electronic device that is communicatively connected to a network includes a communication unit that is communicatively connected to the network, a processor, and a display. The processor performs a detection process of detecting an attack made against the electronic device via the network. When the attack is detected by the detection process, the processor performs a stop process of stopping a function included and used in the communication unit and causes the display to display an authentication information entry prompting indicator that prompts to enter authentication information. When the authentication information is entered, the processor cancels the stop process.