The Register have flagged up that the UK banking industry's code has re-affirmed a policy that makes online banking users responsible for losses if their anti-virus or anti-phishing protection is out of date.
Banks will not be responsible for losses on online bank accounts if consumers do not have up to date anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall software installed.
Section 12.9 says: "Keep your PC secure. Use up-to-date anti-virus and spyware software and a personal firewall."
Well - my router has a firewall. I suppose that's a start.
Spyware and viruses are currently not an issue on unix platforms- so where does that leave us Linux or Mac folk? And no - not smug - thank you.
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