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On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 10:34:38AM +0000, Rob Smith wrote:
> On Fri, 2009-01-09 at 21:03 +0000, Brad Rogers wrote:
> > Bloody waste of time, IYAM. They are used solely when using the banks'
> > own site, *not* when purchasing goods or services on another site. It
> > won't stop a thief using your card online for buying anything. Like the
> > CCV number, they offer a totally illusory feeling of security.
>
> My bank hasn't gone that route. They "intercept" on-line transactions
> and pop up an extra password request before allowing the transaction.
> Not the answer to all situations, but it's a start.
That sounds like the Verified By Visa programme, which is pretty
much a disaster area. For example, there are reports that some banks
will allow you to change the VbV password on the phone with only a
name and date of birth.
I'm waiting for the credit cards with the nonce-password generators
on them. That one actually looks like it might be a useful security
measure.
Hugo.
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