Graphical image authentication and security system

摘要

A method and system for protection of and secure access to a computer system or computer network. The method includes the steps of receiving a first login account identifier, such as a user name from a user in communication with the computer system or network. A determination is made if the user is recognized and enrolled from the first login account from the first login account identifier. If the user is recognized, a grid of randomly generated visual images is displayed including one visual image from an image category which has been preselected by the user upon enrollment. An image category identifier is randomly assigned to each visual image in the grid. An image category identifier, second login account identifier, such as a password, is entered and received. If the login account identifier and the image category is validated, access is permitted to the computer system or network.

主权项

1. A method for authenticating identity to a computer system, which method comprises:
receiving a first login account identifier from a user in communication with said computer system; determining if said user is recognized and enrolled from said first login account identifier; generating and displaying a randomly generated grid of images, wherein at least one of said images include a link to products or services sponsored by advertisers; wherein the grid of images comprises at least one image selected from an authenticating image category, wherein the authenticating image category comprises a plurality of unique images, wherein the authenticating image category is pre-selected by the user, wherein the pre-selection occurs during enrollment, wherein the pre-selection allows the user to memorize the authenticating image category; receiving at least one image identifier from said user; and authenticating identity to said computer system upon validation of said at least one image identifier.