METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING ANONYMOUS USERS WHILE REDUCING POTENTIAL FOR MIDDLEMAN FRAUD

摘要

Comprising the step of constructing a puzzle in response to information received from a software user, as a method for authenticating anonymous users, reducing the likelihood of fraud of a " matchmaker ". The puzzle includes the received information. The puzzle is sent to the user by the software provider. The user releases the puzzle and returns the answer to the supplier. The puzzle includes a portion of the value derived from the encrypted " cookie " and a power calculation of the derived value. The cookie contains information about the user.