Patent ID: 8214899
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for alerting an authorized user of an access to an online account, comprising: storing an access entry within an access log as a result of the online account being accessed using correct authentication information, the access entry comprising: a timestamp denoting the time of said access, a network internet protocol (IP) address, a computed location and a TCP/UDP port identifier; comparing the stored access entry within the access log with one or more trusted entries, at least one trusted entry comprising a trusted network IP address and a trusted TCP/UDP port identifier established by the authorized user, the comparison further comprising: displaying the potentially unauthorized access stored in the access log to the online account within a display field of the online account when the authorized user accesses the online account from a trusted location; displaying the timestamp, IP address, computed location and TCP/UDP port identifier within the display field of the online account; and receiving an indication from the authorized user if there had been an unauthorized access to the online account.