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Knoppix Used in Internet Banking Solution

Posted by samzenpus on from the open-banking dept.

renai42 writes "Australian company Cybersource says it's currently talking to two domestic banks about providing Knoppix-based bootable CDs to consumers to ensure Internet banking security. The company says at least one bank will probably use the CDs in at least one sector of its operations. Cybersource envisages that banks will re-brand its product and provide the CDs alongside other marketing material."

10 of 263 comments (clear)

  1. OEM & WinModems by FudRucker · · Score: 4, Funny

    when the bank customer takes this CD home and boots it on their OEM with the WInModem they wont ba able to get online (atleast it will be secure that way)...

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  2. Text-based browser by kunkie · · Score: 0, Funny

    If the only browser on this cd was text based it would be funny to see how people would cope.

  3. Using knoppix in a bank..... by cheezemonkhai · · Score: 5, Funny

    Public Service announcement:

    All ATM's will now dispense Kash the new qt improved version of cash.

  4. Re:Could be good, probably will be bad by Flendon · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does the average user know how to boot from a CD?

    Sure you just go into your bios and set your...I said your bios...You reboot and hit the...reboot...you know that thing Windows makes you do everyday...
    Um, that would be a no.

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  5. Dear CitiKnoppix Customer by DingerX · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dear CitiKnoppix Customer,

    For security reasons, we need to verify your personal information and update your CitiKnoppix(tm) software. Please send us your mailing address and we will send you a new CitiKnoppix(tm) CD-Rom. As an added bonus for taking part in this experimental customer service program, we will credit your account with $1000.

    Sincerely,
    CitiPhishing.

  6. Banking 3.0!!!! by 2ksilver · · Score: 2, Funny

    Great. IF this catches on, not only will I get tons of AOL CD's, but I will get tons of banking CD's.

    50 free transactions if you bank with us! ...or one free coaster

    I liked the days of the floppy better; I could copy Commander Keen on to them.

  7. Re:Cracked distributions by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Padded envelopes?

  8. Re:No, read it again... by advocate_one · · Score: 2, Funny

    problems, problems... that's all they come to me with these days... problems... never solutions...

    that's my fate... to be nibbled to death by nitpickers, pedents and Jeremiahs...

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  9. Re:The love/hate relationship with Knoppix... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Well, I dunno who the GP works for, but MY company, Micro$hit is like that

  10. Re:No, read it again... by danharan · · Score: 4, Funny
    that's my fate... to be nibbled to death by nitpickers, pedents and Jeremiahs...
    Ahem... That's pedants ;)
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