Patent ID: 8200962
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of managing a web browser extension by an apparatus, the method comprising: executing, by a processor included by the apparatus, a web browser; installing on the apparatus, via the web browser, a web browser extension, wherein the web browser extension includes at least one web page configured to alter a functionality of the web browser, and a substantially unique identifier (UID) based upon a public encryption key; downloading the web browser extension as a packaged installable entity that is signed by a portion of a public/private encryption key pair; verifying an authentication of the web browser extension based upon the public/private encryption key; only installing the web browser extension if the authentication of the web browser extension has been verified; and launching, via the web browser, the web browser extension based upon the substantially unique identifier.