Patent attributes
The use of user-behavior-based adaptive authentication may provide more secure user authentication without sacrificing user convenience. A baseline behavior pattern of a user may be identified using a machine learning algorithm based on user behavior data collected by one or more applications on at least one user device of the particular user for a predetermined time period. One or more events that deviate from the baseline behavior pattern of the user during a specific time period are then detected using the machine learning algorithm based on new user behavior data of the user obtained during the specific time period. In response to receiving a request from an application to authenticate a particular user for access or continued access to a resource, an authentication question and a correct answer for the authentication question are generated based on a detail of an event that deviates from the baseline behavior pattern.
