Methods and apparatus for conducting electronic transactions
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Abstract
A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.
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50 Claims
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5. A method for protecting a network server from being used as the basis of an attack on a network client, the method comprising:
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a. restricting access to said network server to a portion of said network server for at least a selected protocol; and
b. scanning said portion of said network server for particular characters, said particular characters being associated with said selected protocol. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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43. A computer-implemented method for protecting a network server from being used as the basis of an attack on a network client, the method comprising:
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a. receiving a request for a connection at said server from said network client; and
b. scanning a portion of said network server for particular characters associated with a protocol;
c. verifying that any response from said network server to said network client is void of said particular characters; and
d. providing said response from said network server to said network client. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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