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[STMO123]

I've just had an email from one of my banks, a genuine one, telling me the usual stuff about staying secure online. There is one piece of advice I've never come across: Do not keep a shortcut to your banks etc. in your favourites. Why? :-/

[Del Boy]

Maybe because people will know who you bank with? Seems odd to be honest  :-?

[STMO123]

Maybe because people will know who you bank with? Seems odd to be honest  :-?

Been having a think about it. When I go from favourites to the front page of my bank(s), I have usually saved my membership number, and the 'next' button takes you to the password page. So perhaps it is to save you from revealing your membership/customer number but, if that is the case, surely you would have to delete your history after every visit? :-/

[Gaffers]

It could be that the link that would be saved in your favourites might contain FORM data that is encrypted in the stored cookies?  Such as banking ID?  I can't think any hack that I know of where saving to favourites would be used.....  Might just be some amateur who thinks he knows what he is talking about :-/

[STMO123]

It could be that the link that would be saved in your favourites might contain FORM data that is encrypted in the stored cookies?  Such as banking ID?  I can't think any hack that I know of where saving to favourites would be used.....  Might just be some amateur who thinks he knows what he is talking about :-/

I'll email santander and tell them they are amateurs, Matt

[STMO123]

Dear Mr ,

At Santander we know protecting your identity is important, that´s why we´re always looking at ways to guard you from identity theft and fraud. We´re also committed to help you use our online service securely. So here´s what we´re doing to make sure your personal information stays safe.

Our promise to you, we will;


 Never ask you for your security passwords (such as logon details) or PINs via email or when we call you. 
 Always address emails to you personally using your title and surname.
 As an added security measure, we will always include the last three characters of your postcode on any marketing email we send you or quote the last four digits of your account number in order to identify ourselves to you.
 Provide you with free security software to help you stay safe online. 


Don´t forget that when you want to access Santander Online Banking, never click on links or pictures in emails, and avoid setting santander.co.uk as a favourite in your browser.

Regards,

Fraud Prevention Team

 

[Jimbob]

maybe someone could access your pc, edit the url, and set it to go to a cloned site to rob your details.

far better ways of accomplishing the same thing, but its a possible

[Gaffers]

It says its from the fraud prevention dept, they actually aren't actually it security experts per se they create policy and procedure based on fraud that takes place.

If the idea is so that a hacker wontknow who you bank with then you would have to delete your browsing history on a regular basis as well.

[STMO123]

This is all very disturbing for an old fella like me, but I have no choice other than to use banks. All of my matressess are full.

[STMO123]

I think I'll have to buy my son his own computer, or myself a cheap laptop for banking etc. He and his mate are at some very odd places when I peer over their shoulder.

[cem_devecioglu]

you are accesing your bank through the telephone lines right.. any techie, knowing your bank can listen both ips and the transactions..

[STMO123]

you are accesing your bank through the telephone lines right.. any techie, knowing your bank can listen both ips and the transactions..

Thanks Cem, that's cheered me right up

[cem_devecioglu]

you are accesing your bank through the telephone lines right.. any techie, knowing your bank can listen both ips and the transactions..

Thanks Cem, that's cheered me right up

I wanted to cheer you up, so I'm successful 

[tigers_gonads]

With a bit of luck, they might feel sorry for me and stick some money in 

I bet when they see my credit rating, they will soon delete my details 

you are accesing your bank through the telephone lines right.. any techie, knowing your bank can listen both ips and the transactions..

[Plomien]

the main reason the banks advise to type it into the address bar is so that you know it hasn't been placed or overwritten in your favourites by a dodgy website.