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NatWest bank spat prompts web security changes

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The Natwest website shows as "not secure"  in some  web browsers NatWest bank has enhanced the security of its website, following a spat with security experts who spotted a vulnerability. Several researchers had asked why some banks used encrypted HTTPS connections for online banking, but not on their main customer-facing websites. When security expert  Troy Hunt  told NatWest its site "needed fixing", the bank replied "sorry you feel this way". But the bank told the BBC it would make changes within 48 hours. The changes were implemented on Thursday night. Skip Twitter post by @NatWest_Help End of Twitter post by @NatWest_Help In a blog post, Mr Hunt suggested attackers could redirect visitors trying to access NatWest's online banking service, from the official address nwolb.com to something visually similar such as nuuolb.com. Shortly afterwards, NatWest registered the nuuolb.com web address. But Mr Hunt, who has previ

Bank deputy warns of Bitcoin bubble risks

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Investors should be aware of the risks from the rapid rise in the price of digital currency Bitcoin, a Bank of England deputy governor has warned. Bitcoin's value passed a record $11,000 (£8,200) on Wednesday after a sharp but often volatile rise this year. Sir Jon Cunliffe, the Bank's deputy for financial stability, said that when prices grow so fast, "investors should do their homework and think carefully". But he added that Bitcoin's rise was not big enough to unsettle the economy. Unlike traditional currencies, Bitcoin is not issued by a central bank or government. What's behind the Bitcoin gold rush? Bitcoin crosses $10,000 milestone Bitcoin hit a high of $11,377 on one major exchange on Wednesday, an increase of more than 1,000% from the start of the year. The digital currency - which works like virtual tokens - has fluctuated wildly since it was launched in 2009. Critics have said it is going through a bubble similar to the

First Bank Of Nigeria Limited Fresh Job Recruitment (7 Positions)

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1FirstBank of Nigeria Limited is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 t:branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, t:FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu DhabiFirstBank of Nigeria Limited Latest Job Recruitment (7 Positions) as follows; 1.) Senior Analyst, Risk Management 2.) Graduate PHP Developer Intern 3.) Motion Graphic Designer/Video Animator Intern  4.) Community Manager/Social Media Intern 5.) Graduate Web Designer Intern 6.) Graduate Content Writer - Intern 7.) Graduate Infographic and Graphic Designer Intern Application Closing Date :Not Specified.