Proximus has been granted a patent for a user authentication system that utilizes call forwarding information from telecommunication networks to detect potential fraud. The system evaluates call forwarding configurations to enhance security during user access requests to network services. GlobalData’s report on Proximus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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User authentication system detecting fraud via call forwarding analysis
The granted patent US12041459B2 outlines a computer-implemented method designed to enhance security when granting user access to network-accessible services. The method involves maintaining a database of call forwarding configurations, which includes details such as call forwarding types and numbers. Upon receiving a user access request, the system identifies the associated mobile telephone number and retrieves a subscriber identifier, typically an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI). It then queries a telecommunication network for supplementary services linked to the subscriber identifier and evaluates the response to detect potential fraud. This evaluation compares the forwarding information from the network with the maintained call forwarding configurations to identify any discrepancies that may indicate fraudulent activity.
If a fraud condition is detected—such as incoming communications being forwarded to a number that is not recognized or has a different country code—the system generates an authentication request. This request may involve a one-time code or a challenge question, and the user's response determines whether access to the service is granted or denied. The method also includes provisions for maintaining a fraud status for each call forwarding configuration and identifying known fraudulent telecommunication providers. Overall, the patent presents a structured approach to secure access management by leveraging call forwarding data and real-time network queries to mitigate fraud risks.
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