System and method for risk based authentication
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1. A method comprising:
- assessing the risk level of a transaction; and
based on the risk level, setting a level of authentication for the transaction.
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Abstract
A system and method may allow for flexible transaction processing based on for example the risk assessment of a transaction and/or a user or party to a transaction. Based on a risk level, for example, a level of authentication for the transaction may be set or altered.
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40 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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assessing the risk level of a transaction; and
based on the risk level, setting a level of authentication for the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method comprising:
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accepting from a user a request to begin a transaction;
evaluating one or more of the user and the transaction for a level of risk; and
if the level of risk is above a threshold, requiring the user to provide authentication details. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A system comprising a processor to:
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assess the risk level of a transaction; and
based on the risk level, set a level of authentication for the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A system comprising a processor to:
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accept from a user a request to begin a transaction;
evaluate one or more of the user and the transaction for a level of risk; and
if the level of risk is above a threshold, require the user to provide security details. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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