Message authorization
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1. A method for revoking an authorization to authorize another party to send a subsequent message, comprising:
- receiving an electronic message via an electronic network;
executing program instructions to determine whether the message is unwanted; and
if it is determined that the message is unwanted;
determining that a certificate is associated with the message, wherein the certificate is associated with a delegated authorization to send the message;
determining a certifying party associated with the certificate; and
revoking an authority of the certifying party.
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Abstract
In some embodiments, a technique for authorizing a subsequent message comprises receiving a request to authorize a subsequent message, determining whether the request is valid, and authorizing the subsequent message, if it is determined that the request is valid.
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1. A method for revoking an authorization to authorize another party to send a subsequent message, comprising:
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receiving an electronic message via an electronic network; executing program instructions to determine whether the message is unwanted; and if it is determined that the message is unwanted; determining that a certificate is associated with the message, wherein the certificate is associated with a delegated authorization to send the message; determining a certifying party associated with the certificate; and revoking an authority of the certifying party. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for revoking an authorization to authorize another party to send a subsequent message, comprising:
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a processor that is a component of a computing device, configured to; receive an electronic message via an electronic network; determine whether the message is unwanted; and if it is determined that the message is unwanted; determine that a certificate is associated with the message, wherein the certificate is associated with a delegated authorization to send the message; determine a certifying party associated with the certificate; and revoke an authority of the certifying party; and a memory coupled with the processor, wherein the memory provides instructions to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer program product for revoking an authorization to authorize another party to send a subsequent message, the computer program product being embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium and comprising computer instructions for:
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receiving an electronic message via an electronic network; executing program instructions to determine whether the message is unwanted; and if it is determined that the message is unwanted; determining that a certificate is associated with the message, wherein the certificate is associated with a delegated authorization to send the message; determining a certifying party associated with the certificate; and revoking an authority of the certifying party. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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