Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for delegating access to online accounts and for facilitating delegates' access to these online accounts are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for delegating access to an online account comprises receiving a request to delegate access to a first online account to a first delegate, identifying the first online account, identifying a contact record for the first delegate, and delegating access to the first online account to the first delegate by associating the contact record for the first delegate with the first online account. Corresponding systems and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of automating an authentication sequence for accessing a computer resource comprising processing form information associated with the authentication sequence, wherein the authentication sequence comprises a plurality of queries associated with a plurality of web pages; and communicating a response to a portion of the authentication sequence using form information that corresponds to a query upon recognition of indicia of the portion of the plurality of web pages where the portion comprises the query.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for automatically generating disposable e-mail addresses. A method embodiment for generating disposable e-mail addresses comprises: monitoring (310) network traffic; detecting (320) the submission of a un-aliased e-mail address to a network destination; seeking (460) authorization to create a disposable e-mail address; creating (375) a disposable e-mail address; associating (380) the newly created disposable e-mail address with the corresponding network destination; and replacing (385) the un-aliased e-mail address with the disposable e-mail address.

Abstract: A Bayesian spam filter determines an amount of content in incoming email messages that it knows from training. If the filter is familiar with a threshold amount of the content, then the filter proceeds to classify the email message as being spam or legitimate. On the other hand, if not enough of the words in the email are known to the filter from training, then the filter cannot accurately determine whether or not the message is spam. In this case, the filter classifies the message as being of type unknown. Different threshold metrics can be used, such as the percentage of known words, and the percentage of maximum correction value used during processing. This greatly improves the processing of emails in languages on which the filter was not trained.

Abstract: A message manager monitors incoming e-mail messages. The message manager determines whether the from field of each incoming e-mail message indicates that the e-mail message originates from a recognized domain. Responsive to determining that the from field indicates that the e-mail originates from a recognized domain, the message manager compares at least one domain associated with at least one link found embedded in the text of the e-mail message to a list of authorized domains. Based on the results of the comparison, the message manager determines whether the e-mail message originates from a recognized domain.

Abstract: HTTP requests initiated from a web browser of a client computer system are proxied prior to release to a router, such as a home router. HTTP requests identifying a referrer URL corresponding to routable, public IP address and a target URL corresponding to a non-routable, private IP address are determined to be indicative of a drive-by pharming attack, and are blocked from sending to the router. HTTP requests not identifying a referrer URL corresponding to a routable, public IP address and a target URL corresponding to a non-routable, private IP address, the HTTP request are not determined to be indicative of a drive-by pharming attack, and are released for sending to the router. In some embodiments, an HTTP response received in response to a released HTTP request is proxied prior to release to the web browser. An HTTP response having content of type text/html or script is modified as indicated to prevent malicious activity and released to the web browser.

Abstract: A parent defines friend rules for on-line association with their child. Upon a request of an on-line stranger to be a new friend of the child, stranger information about the on-line stranger is retrieved and compared to the friend rules to determine whether the stranger is allowed, blocked or restricted from being a friend with the child. Accordingly, the parent only has to use a minimal amount of time in establishing the friend rules to protect the parent's child from on-line strangers.

Abstract: A proxy operates as an interface between application programs and web services. Each application uses an assigned ID key pair to interface with the proxy. The proxy itself uses a genuine ID/key pair for calling actual web services. Because only the proxy has the real web service key, that key remains secure and confidential. The proxy can filter the web service input and/or output as desired.

Abstract: A Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power sourcing equipment that is connected to an existing power supply and provides pass-through power for additional devices. The Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power sourcing equipment eases the installation of PoE sourcing equipment in locations where networking infrastructure is not already in place. Further, the PoE sourcing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention will not monopolize potentially valuable outlets. To further expand the use of many power-over-Ethernet devices at the same location, the appliance allows layered installation to facilitate multiple deployments simultaneously.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for automatically disabling disposable e-mail addresses based on user actions. A method embodiment for disabling disposable e-mail addresses comprises: receiving (205) at a disposable e-mail address server (DEA server) (330) an e-mail directed to the DEA server (330) via a disposable e-mail address, wherein the disposable e-mail address is associated with an un-aliased e-mail address; adding (220) tracking information to the e-mail; directing the e-mail to a e-mail client; classifying (245) the e-mail as unsolicited e-mail; ascertaining (260) creation data associated with the disposable e-mail address; conveying the creation data for subsequent interpretation; seeking (270) authorization to disable the e-mail address; and upon gaining authorization, directing (275) the DEA server (330) to disable the disposable e-mail address.