Bank accounts robbed 675,000 pounds (Rs. five crore)

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Three thousand internet banking accounts have been targeted by cyber criminals in Britain. A virus namely J.S. Trojan has been employed for the robbery. Approximately 675,000 pounds sterling equivalent to five crore ruppes have been robbed from the accounts.

We have to be very careful in operating internet bank accounts.

This item is based on a report in dainik Jagran today's edition.

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Yes there are several criminals in UK using personal laptops and there by creating duplicates performing this kinda jobs.
It is alarming situation for us. We must be take necessary security steps to protect our bank accounts.

Hackers are innovating new tricks and ideas to peep into the bank accounts!!
As the technology is increasing there is increase in crimes too. I often feel very insecure using credit cards or internt banking but still use it with a hope that all is well..
I had recently opened one SBI account with internet banking facility.I think there is two solutions.
1.Have an SMS alert also.
2.Always keep less money in internet banking accounts
[quote]I had recently opened one SBI account with internet banking facility.I think there is two solutions.
1.Have an SMS alert also.
2.Always keep less money in internet banking accounts[/quote]

yes you are absolutely right Abid..i'm completely agree with you !
This is not a new news. Many such things keep happening in developed world.

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Created Thursday, 12 August 2010 11:46
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