Bank of America has patented a method for securing electronic communications by creating personalized security tokens and comparing them to prevent phishing attacks. The process involves generating, storing, and injecting hashes into communications for verification, ensuring safe transmission of sensitive information. GlobalData’s report on Bank of America gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Securing electronic communication using personalized security token

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Bank of America Corp

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12003646B2) outlines a method for securing electronic communications through the use of personalized security tokens. The method involves creating and storing an anti-phish, personalized security token for a specific account on a computing device during a registration process. This token is then linked to the account in a database associated with an enterprise. In the in-use process, the token is injected into electronic communications at the database and verified on the recipient's computing device, ensuring secure transmission and display of the communication.

Furthermore, the patent includes variations such as using numeric codes or photographs as security tokens, allowing users to select from a range of options for their personalized token. The method also covers scenarios where multiple electronic communications are intercepted and processed through the database, ensuring each recipient receives a unique and secure communication. The system described in the patent involves an originating server, an edge server, and a database located at the entity, providing a comprehensive solution for securing electronic communications across various channels like email, SMS, and instant messaging.

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