Patent ID: 8984605
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: providing, by a processor operable to execute logic encoded on one or more non-transitory computer-readable media, a notification to an intended recipient of a message, the notification including a designated link operable to facilitate access to the message, the designated link including a unique identifier associated with the message, the unique identifier generated for the message and distinct from login credentials, wherein the unique identifier is not displayed to a user; receiving a request to access the message; authenticating the request according to an authentication procedure, the authentication procedure including selecting which authentication factors are to be verified based on whether the request corresponds to the designated link, wherein: the request corresponds to the designated link if the request includes the unique identifier from the notification provided to the intended recipient; the selected authentication factors correspond to login credentials if the request includes the unique identifier such that authentication is successful once valid login credentials associated with the intended recipient have been received; and the selected authentication factors correspond to login credentials and at least one additional authentication factor only if the request fails to include the unique identifier; and communicating the message if the request passes authentication.