Cryptographic protocol for remote authentication

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5440635
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08110595

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A cryptographic communication system is disclosed which permits computer users to authenticate themselves to a computer system without requiring that the computer system keep confidential the password files used to authenticate the respective user's identities. The invention is useful in that it prevents a compromised password file from being leveraged by crafty hackers to penetrate the computer system.

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AT&T IPM CORP2333 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD CORAL GABLES FL 33134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bellovin, Steven M Westfield, NJ 2 285
Merritt, Michael J Berkeley Heights, NJ 11 282

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