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Enhanced security, my arse
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(, Sat 3 May 2008, 17:32, archived)
What the hell do they do?My friend has got one, but I only saw it when high so I thought it was all a bit Dr Who.
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Sat 3 May 2008, 17:41,
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It asks you for your PINThen you type numbers into it off the Internet, and it spits out a new number, which you use like a password.
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Sat 3 May 2008, 17:45,
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Apparently...The PINsentry reader is meant to be used once an online account holder has logged in to the banking site.
Barclays PINSentry
After logging in, customers slot their bank debit card into the card reader, which generates a unique code which they must input before making a transaction. A new code is generated each time a customer logs on.
The device will initially be used for customers who use their online bank account to set up payments to new third party accounts, which is the easiest way for fraudsters to clear out someone's bank account.
In real life: Why the fuck have Barclays sent me a calculator? *bins*
(Barclays PINSentry
After logging in, customers slot their bank debit card into the card reader, which generates a unique code which they must input before making a transaction. A new code is generated each time a customer logs on.
The device will initially be used for customers who use their online bank account to set up payments to new third party accounts, which is the easiest way for fraudsters to clear out someone's bank account.
In real life: Why the fuck have Barclays sent me a calculator? *bins*
Bingowings 2011 Businessman of the Year (Watford Branch),
Sat 3 May 2008, 17:47,
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I use one of thoseI've got used to it now, but I preferred having to personally remember details for security as opposed to allowing a calculator to be 'secure' for me
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The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Sat 3 May 2008, 17:56,
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2 factor authentication is essential for securityThis is a very good thing.
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Sat 3 May 2008, 18:36,
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i've not got one yet(thank god) but i think they're a bit like those random number things business use to protect their networks on employees' laptops
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Sat 3 May 2008, 17:57,
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I didn't (and still don't) use internet banking because I thought it was insecure.Then I used a cash-point I hadn't seen before and some cunt robbed all my money. Hooray! I am an idiot.
( Bingowings 2011 Businessman of the Year (Watford Branch),
Sat 3 May 2008, 18:02,
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I trustmy internet banking, but need to change my password at some point as it's stupid.
but yeh, that sounds unlucky
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Sat 3 May 2008, 18:09,
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but yeh, that sounds unlucky
The worst thing about it was when I realised I'd been bank-raped.I was trying to buy my Chrimbo shopping at Tescos and used my debit card (I don't have a credit card)
and the till-monkey said it had been refused.
Motherfucker, it's a debit card! How can it be "refused"?
I ran to the cashpoint outside and checked my balance.
Zero minus overdraft! What the fuck!
Luckily Mrs Bingo has big tits and a credit card and the shopping was bought.
Some cunt bought sexy pants and leather jackets with my cash.
(and the till-monkey said it had been refused.
Motherfucker, it's a debit card! How can it be "refused"?
I ran to the cashpoint outside and checked my balance.
Zero minus overdraft! What the fuck!
Luckily Mrs Bingo has big tits and a credit card and the shopping was bought.
Some cunt bought sexy pants and leather jackets with my cash.
Bingowings 2011 Businessman of the Year (Watford Branch),
Sat 3 May 2008, 18:19,
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