Weren’t we told that computers would be more reliable and faster?

And what happened to the paperless office we were supposed to be enjoying by now?

It has been announced that M&S suspended its website last night after a technical problem meant customers were able to see other people's details - http://bbc.in/1KER86q

Unlike the TalkTalk fiasco they generated their own problems. Their servers weren’t hacked so this has to be an Internal problem. I used to do that job for the NHS and the problems with things like that were alwys down to one of their staff making mistakes (excuses with your P-45)

The Money saving expert website have exposed a huge data security flaw that affects both the Halifax and Bank of Scotland. You can see it here http://bit.ly/1HcuQJ1

All this on the recent news that account information held for the customers of TalkTalk has been hacked - again! There hasn't been any concrete news yet to say what has been lost or stolen. I think that in reality there  will be a lot of their customers who will be scrutinising their accounts rather closely for now. I know thwt I would!

But here is a fly in the ointment. Nothing has been announced about what TalkTalk are going to do to identify what is a breach of security as a result of hacking  and what they will consider as scammers who are ripping people off. I have found another article on the Money Saving Website that is worth a look  http://bit.ly/20arpOH

It is a really good website.

So all I can suggest is that you change your passwords if you haven't done so already, check your statement(s) closely and report any problems to TalkTalk and your bank immediately.

My next few blogs will show you how you identify Phishing and other scammers