Patent ID: 7506166
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for protecting a communications device, which is connected to a communications system, against an unauthorized intrusion, said method comprising: providing the communications device with at least one variable identifier; providing the at least one variable identifier for use in accessing the communications device to entities authorized to access said communications device, said variable identifier being provided to a user address book and assigned with a permanent identifier, wherein said permanent identifier is available to a user, but not said variable identifier; sensing the presence or absence of said variable identifier before granting access to said communications device; providing access to said communications device when the use of said at least one correct variable identifier is sensed, and denying access to said communications device when the absence of the correct at least one variable identifier is sensed during an attempt to access said communications device; and providing said communications device with at least one new variable identifier periodically and providing said at least one new variable identifier to entities authorized to access said communications device, said new variable identifier being provided to said user address book and assigned with said permanent identifier, wherein said permanent identifier is available to the user, but not said new variable identifier, and said variable identifier is a cyber coordinate, including statements determining location of an object, such as a computer or database, or a piece of information, such as a computer file, in cyber space.