Method and apparatus for secure credential entry without physical entry

摘要

A method and apparatus are disclosed wherein a portable memory storage device is provided for interfacing with a communications port of the computer system. During operating system start up of the operating system of the computer, fields relating to security of the operating system are prompted for. The portable memory store retrieves from memory therein data for populating said fields and provides same to the computer system mimicking a data entry device other than a portable memory store.

主权项

1. A peripheral memory storage device comprising:
a connector configured for coupling the peripheral memory storage device to an interface of a computer system for communication therewith, the computer system automatically executing an operating system upon boot-up, wherein a driver is initiated to allow communication between the peripheral memory storage device and the interface; memory storing user authorization data for populating fields within a login screen displayed on the computer system; and a processor configured for the peripheral memory storage device to intercept a command from the operating system indicating readiness to accept input upon boot-up of the computer system, after displaying the login screen; the processor further configured for the peripheral memory storage device to automatically respond to the command upon boot-up of the computer system by populating the fields within the login screen; wherein the fields within the login screen are populated with the user authorization data extracted from the memory of the peripheral memory storage device and provided to the computer system via the interface, the interface enabled by the operating system prior to display of the login screen; and wherein the login screen is displayed and populated in response to cooperation by the operating system with the peripheral memory storage device.