Patent ID: 8549591

Claim:
A computer comprising a processor operable to execute a method, wherein the method comprises: creating an email account associated with a first reference password designated by a user; during a session in which the user is logged-in to the email account by using the first reference password, receiving from the user a designation of a user-selected second reference password for said email account, wherein the second reference password comprises a single-use password; receiving an identifier of an email account, and a password; if the password matches a first reference password previously stored in association with said email account, then authorizing a full access to said email account; if the password matches a second reference password previously stored in association with said email account, then authorizing a restricted access to said email account; upon termination of a session of said restricted access to the email account, causing expiration of the second reference password and maintaining validity of the first reference password; wherein the method is to be implemented by an electronic device comprising at least a hardware component.