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UK Banking Law Blames Customers For Insecure OS

twitter writes "If you use an insecure OS in the UK and someone drains your bank account, the banks say it's your fault. The Register reports: 'The Banking Code produced by the British Bankers' Association (BBA), and followed by most banks, makes it clear... ...full story at slashdot

from slashdot on Sun, Apr 06 2008

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