Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland users experience security lapse exposing sensitive financial information
In a troubling incident early Thursday, customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland experienced a significant security lapse, gaining unintended access to the financial information and transaction histories of other users. The alarming glitch, reported between 10 AM and 11 AM, allowed individuals to view sensitive details, including recent purchases and National Insurance numbers, affecting user confidence in these widely-utilised apps. The issue arose when users attempted to log in to their respective banking apps, leading to unexpected visibility of account details belonging to others. In some cases, individuals reported seeing the accounts of multiple users. One Bank... [Continue Reading]
Customers of three UK banks report being able to see other people’s accounts on app
Information Commissioner’s Office made aware of incident affecting Lloyd’s, Halifax and Bank of ScotlandThe UK information regulator is examining an IT glitch that enabled some customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to see other users’ transactions when they logged into their banking app.The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it was “aware of an incident affecting some online banking services” and that it would make inquiries. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showing customers other users' transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources. [Continue Reading]
Eircom to refund over €305,000 in international charges
Eircom will have to refund over €305,000 in international call charges to around 14,800 customers after it failed to clearly make information around exclusions to international call allowances available to them. [Continue Reading]
As war rages this small island is vital to the Iranian regime and its enemies
There is a small island in the Persian Gulf that is vital to the flow of Iranian oil to its customers and, analysts say, if Washington or Israel were to seize it the regime's war chest would soon dry up. [Continue Reading]
British fintech Revolut gets full banking licence
Group lodged application in 2021 but had to overcome accounting issues and reputational concernsRevolut can finally launch as a fully fledged UK bank after a five-year wait for regulatory approval.The fintech said it had received the all-clear from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for a full banking licence, allowing it to offer accounts for retail and business customers. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
European airlines add flights to Asia amid high demand, cancellations by Gulf carriers
British Airways and Deutsche Lufthansa are adding flights to Asia amid increased long-haul demand as customers seek alternatives to Middle East carriers hamstrung by airspace closures at home. BA will operate more flights from London to Singapore and Bangkok this week, using aircraft that currently are not needed in the Gulf region. The airline has temporarily cut back its Middle East schedule, cancelling all Abu Dhabi flights until at least October and stopping flights to cities including... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong Customs intensifies crackdown on illegal petrol smuggling amid rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions
Hong Kong's Customs and Excise Department has escalated its efforts to combat illegal petrol smuggling amid surging fuel prices attributed to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. On Wednesday, Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat announced the recent interception of multiple cross-border trucks suspected of illegally importing petrol into the city. This crackdown reflects increasing concerns about fuel supply and the economic ramifications of escalating geopolitical tensions. In a statement, Commissioner Chan indicated that the customs officers have uncovered several vehicles that had been modified to enlarge their fuel tank capacity. This adjustment enables them to transport more petrol,... [Continue Reading]
