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http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2010/11/smartphone-banking-apps-expose-sensitive-customer-data.ars

Smartphone banking apps expose sensitive customer data
By Kim Zetter, wired.com | Last updated a day ago

A number of wireless banking applications for iPhone and Android phone users contain privacy and security flaws that cause the phones to store sensitive information in cleartext that could be gleaned by hackers, according to a report.

The applications distributed by such top banks and financial institutions as Wells Fargo and Bank of America placed various types of information at varying degrees of risk. But at least one Android application, distributed by Wells Fargo, stored an account holder’s username and password on the phone in cleartext. The application also stored account balances on the phone, according to a security researcher who spoke with the Wall Street Journal.
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Yesterday it snowed, and it started up again after midnight. Result: more snow, though not a lot. Constant bad dreams did not help matters either. Feh.

I finally had to ditch my mouse as it was locking up the cursor so I am only able to use the touchpad. I *am not* a happy camper about this. Everything was fine last night till things locked up, at which time I had to push the off button because I couldn't shut it down normally. So then this morning, after rebooting my usual 2-3x as per usual, the cursor would not keep from locking up. Finally removed the mouse and at least the cursor is not frozen. I *hate* Vista with a Passion!!!!

Also, I have a cold and am sneezing like crazy. Damn.

Ok, time to go and do... something. Back later on. Maybe.
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Due to major computer issues -- Do Not Ask Please -- I will be offline until I can either get the XP to agree to go online or determine just how much a new laptop will deplete my already minimal savings.

Take care everyone. Back soon I hope.

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