ABA recommends separate PC to do business

That is probably the most ridiculous recommendation in a long time... ABA (American Banker's Association) recommends a separate computer to do your bank business on-line. That is, no web browsing or e-mail stuff. And yes, I am aware of the fact that the recommendation points to small businesses, not private persons. But the fact remains that this is stupid. ABA still says doing bank business on-line is safe and this is where the questions start popping up in my head.

If it is safe for small or mid-size businesses, why not for large? How about private banking, or is it too petty to worry about? Why aren't the ABA focusing on securing perimeters and infrastructure on the bank's side, instead of pushing security concerns out to the customers?

What's next? Someone clever comes up with the idea that on-line banking isn't so secure anymore and a new recommendation emerges. Please do not transport your money bag in your day-to-day car on your way to the bank. Consider hiring a reinforced Humvee with personnel from Xe (former Blackwater) when bringing your cash to our very safe bank. We cannot, of course, guarantee that your money will be safe as robberies happen, both out on the road and inside bank offices and money vaults...

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