ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,386,952, issued on Aug. 12, was assigned to Brighterion Inc. (Purchase, N.Y.).

"Addressable smart agent data technology to detect unauthorized transaction activity" was invented by Akli Adjaoute (Mill Valley, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A computer implemented and electronic process is provided that uses artificial intelligence to detect unauthorized activity by an insider or hacker. Electronic systems that employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect unauthorized transaction activity by insiders or hackers for a computer network system are also provided. Hardware required for carrying out the invention typicall...