SNIP: Banks
"Although larger institutions often have well-developed IT security departments and systems, this may not be the case for smaller firms or independent advisers. Firms also need to consider the risk that such an attack could occur at the same time as a physical disruption. This has been identified as a significant risk by law enforcement agencies in the US," the report said.
http://www.silicon.com/software/security/0,39024655,39118008,00.htmNot sure if we have this one yet.
US investigates fraudulent terror e-mails
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Consumer Call Centers in Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., have received a large number of complaints by consumers who received an email that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. The email informs the recipient that Department of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge has advised the FDIC to suspend all deposit insurance on the recipient’s bank account due to suspected violations of the USA PATRIOT Act. The email further indicates that deposit insurance will be suspended until personal identity, including bank account information, can be verified.
This email was not sent by the FDIC and is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information from consumers. Financial institutions and consumers should NOT access the link provided within the body of the email and should NOT under any circumstances provide any personal information through this media.
http://www.in-sourced.com/article/articleview/1231/1/1/