Prevent online identity theft - Using network smart cards for secure online transactions

Abstract

This paper presents a novel method that can be used to prevent online identity theft and thereby ensure secure online transactions. In particular, the method combats online identity theft mechanisms that capture information on the computer before the information is encrypted. The key feature of this method is the use of secure network smart cards to establish secure connections between the smart card and remote Internet nodes. Using this end-to-end secure connection, one can securely exchange confidential information between the smart card and a trusted remote server. Any intermediate node, including the host computer to which the smart card is connected, cannot compromise this secure connection. © Springer-Verlag 2004.