METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING A USER TO AUTHENTICATE A SYSTEM PRIOR TO PROVIDING ANY USER-PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

摘要

In a system comprising a host and a client, a method implemented by the client for enabling a user to authenticate the host, comprising: interacting with the host to determine whether the host is an authentic host; and in response to a determination that the host is an authentic host, sending a 2678 י" ב בתשרי התשס" ה - September 27, 2004 unique message that signifies to the user that the client has interacted with the host and that the host is an authentic host; wherein the unique message is stored only on the client; and wherein the client is in the control and possession of the user. 2679 י" ב בתשרי התשס" ה - September 27, 2004