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Barclays Security Problem

Last week l logged onto my Barclays account as normal. They are trying out the PinSentry system and there is a demo to show you how it works. So I thought I'd have a look and it asks you to log on as normal. This is where the problem lies, as it goes from a padlocked encrypted https page to a normal unencrypted page. I noticed it before I typed in any numbers. I e-mailed Barclays and they failed to reply so I tried again and they still have not replied apart from the usual "thank you for your e-mail" message. Very worrying if they are trying to make things more secure and then make it less secure.
It's at
http://www.barclays.co.uk/pinsentry/demo_login.html
If you want to have a look.
I tried putting a random name and number in but that didn't work, but then I've now noticed a blue box on the right which gives you todays log in details. How many people like me failed to notice this box and put their real account details in for all the world to see.
:mad:
 
I've got the new PinSentry reader thingy: it's effectively like an RSA security dongle that generates an eight-digit number when you've inserted and verified your bank card with your normal pin - the website needs you to enter than eight digit code when you login for online banking if you've been issued a reader.

It makes sense for security generally but I didn't try that demo: thats somewhat shocking!!
 
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