Offline data delete with false trigger protection

A system for protecting data stored in an electronic device from unauthorized access, the system comprising a memory for the storage of said data, an output interface, and an input interface, the system further comprising an offline data delete module installed in the device, an agent installed in the device, and a server remote from the device;

• wherein the agent is configured to communicate with the server;
• and
• wherein the offline data delete module is configured to:
• (a) detect the elapse of a predetermined period of time since the agent last communicated with the server;
• (b) detect the input of a predetermined number of incorrect passwords by a user;
• and
• (c) delete at least some of the data upon the detection of (a) and then (b).

A system for the protection of data stored in an electronic device from unauthorized access, the system comprising:

• a remote server;
• and
• an electronic device, the electronic comprising a processor, a memory storing data to be protected, an output interface, and a user input interface;
• said system comprising an offline data delete module and an agent installed in the electronic device, wherein:
• the agent is configured to communicate with the remote server;
• and
• the offline data delete module is configured to:
• establish a first communication between the agent and remote server;
• obtain a password from a user via the user interface if a second communication is not established between the agent and remote server within a predetermined period of time for establishing a communication between the agent and the remote server;
• delete data stored in the memory after a second communication is not established between the agent and remote server within the predetermined period of time and a predetermined number of incorrect passwords has been obtained.