Method and system for remote wipe through voice mail

摘要

A method and system for remotely wiping a mobile device, the method receiving, at a telephonic server hosting a telephonic menu, a selection to wipe data and connections from the mobile device; and forwarding a wipe data request to a network server to send a wipe command.

主权项

1. A method for remotely wiping a mobile device comprising:
receiving, at a telephonic server hosting a voicemail system for the mobile device, a selection to wipe data and connections from the mobile device, the voicemail system having a telephonic menu accessible by voice call utilizing a telephone number associated with the mobile device; prompting, upon receiving the selection, entry of a password; verifying a received password at the telephonic server; and forwarding a wipe data request to a network server to send a wipe command, the network server being distinct from the telephonic server and having a trust relationship with the telephonic server to authenticate the wipe data request.