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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION, DATA TRANSFER, AND PROTECTION AGAINST PHISHING

  • US 20090077383A1
  • Filed: 08/06/2008
  • Published: 03/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for data communication using a computer device, comprising:

  • determining whether to upgrade a first version of a data communication component, the first version of the data communication component containing a definition of a first communication protocol;

    connecting to a secure server when it is determined to upgrade the first version of the data communication component;

    performing an authentication check;

    receiving a package from the secure server when the authentication check is successful, the package containing at least a second version of the data communication component containing a definition of a second communication protocol;

    determining whether a digital signature embedded in package is valid;

    installing the second version of the data communication component when the digital signature is valid;

    executing the second version of the data communication component; and

    performing data communication utilizing the second version of the data communication component and the second communication protocol.

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