A method for operating a telecommunications device using a hash table, includes: storing session data concerning received data packets in the hash table by means of a first hash function; monitoring the efficiency of the hash table in performing at least a predetermined operation, and in case the efficiency...http://www.google.com/patents/US8185559?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8185559 - Method and system for operating a telecommunication device using a hash table in particular for protecting such device from attacks