shouldn't have one?! After finally getting my computer back, I examined the
fiasco that got all this started, and of course it had to do with
my bank.
While attempting to use one of the bank's services, I received
an error message I hadn't seen before related to Java
that ended up being the problem (do not allow that sucker to auto-
update! Especially if you're still on XP3).
Anywho, the bank's IT department tells me "Oh, it must be a virus
on your system because it isn't anything wrong with ours." Really?
I'm not going to get into the muck of Java Runtime, if you're
any kind of tech person, you already know what happened.
Here's how they handled it: If you can't dazzle them with brilliance,
obfuscate with bullshit!
They had no idea what the problem was (instead of checking),
yet assumed everybody was scared of having a virus so that was the
expedient answer.
I hang out with black hatters (yes, those guys and gals) and was 99%
certain it wasn't a virus causing the problem.
Here's why this should bother you: When you choose online banking and there's a problem, can you trust the IT staff or department of your bank to fix it?
Tellers have no clue and those in customer service may have no idea what you're talking about - data which? Ja-what??
As a business person, don't only look to your personal banker as
the reason for choosing your bank. Ask questions about their
online banking capabilities.
Everybody promises security, but what good does online security
do you if the technical end of their service doesn't work?
When was the last time you really looked at the activity on your
bank statement?
Was that really a hacker attempt or did the IT department during one of their improvements screw up and now your banking transactions have become transparent without your knowledge? Might want to check. I believe in 'full disclosure' and you know by know that I'm up to
naming names when it comes to business stupidity (even my own), so
here's the name of the bank: Sound Community Bank
Can I be sued?! Ask me if I care because as I've been telling you folks for years: I am a close blood relative of Jack!
That's it for today and I leave you with this -
Do what you can do with what you have, until you can get what you need to do what you want to do.
