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internet banking has nothing to do with it.. talktalk were hacked, and their customer data stolen..The reason I don't do internet banking..
This makes no difference unfortunately. This is about the records that talk talk hold on it's customers. If you have internet - which obviously you do, then your internet provider has details for the account or card that they take your bill payments from. In the case of talk talk customers - this is what could have been stolen - regardless of whether you do internet banking or not.The reason I don't do internet banking..
We both know somebody that is security-mad and will not use internet banking - "because I don't want people having my bank details" - she was quite shocked when I pointed out that everybody that she sends a cheque to has her sort code and account number - and a copy of her signature.This makes no difference unfortunately. This is about the records that talk talk hold on it's customers. If you have internet - which obviously you do, then your internet provider has details for the account or card that they take your bill payments from. In the case of talk talk customers - this is what could have been stolen - regardless of whether you do internet banking or not.
it's more the fact that all of the stolen data is the exactly the sort of thing one needs in order to usurp someone's identity.. so someone could quite easily get a loan in your name, given all of the information you have just stated above..I have a Direct Debit to TalkTalk. Other than my sort-code and account number, address and phone number, I don't think they've got anything else on me. Certainly no card numbers of any sort. Internet banking means I can look at transactions on a daily basis and, possibly, spot anything dodgy fairly quickly.
Indeed but it would be wise to change your ib password on a regular basis, simply as good practice, if you don't already do so.Internet banking means I can look at transactions on a daily basis and, possibly, spot anything dodgy fairly quickly.
Indeed - I was just about to change my TalkTalk pass word, but it's all down whilst the excitement is going on.Indeed but it would be wise to change your ib password on a regular basis, simply as good practice, if you don't already do so.
I have had someone try to tie a debt to my address - she was a student at an Oxford University college and they were chasing her for a £2,000 bar bill - she is now a well-respected academic at a prestigious university.it's more the fact that all of the stolen data is the exactly the sort of thing one needs in order to usurp someone's identity.. so someone could quite easily get a loan in your name, given all of the information you have just stated above..
Perhaps they should ask the hackers for their bank details, so they can transfer the ransom.....just heard the director of talktalk on the news saying that a ransom demand has been made from someone claiming to be the hackers..
The 'hacking' and the extortion attempt may not really be linked..A 15 year old boy?