Ib Security Vulnerabilities

[gerico]

Please do not undervaluate security issues at IB. Please look here:
http://www.interactivebrokers.com/discus/messages/6/69.html?1020406960

URGENT! URGENT! URGENT! FIX OF VULNERABILITIES:
1) LOCK/UNLOCK function to remove trading capabilities (and fund transfers) effective immediately;
2) SECURE (and automated) WAY to EXERCISE OPTIONS;
3) DISPLAY LAST LOGIN TIME/DATE (and possibly IP number);
4) STOP SENDING eMAIL with STATEMENTS not encrypted and not secured;
5) ADVICE CUSTOMERS HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES from Internet hackers.

 

[o_2_b_sean]

ahhh the hackers are everywhere, I can't see them, but I know they are there lurking, waiting to get me... watching my every move... waiting to pounce...

;-)

 

[gerico]

Originally posted by o_2_b_sean
ahhh the hackers are everywhere, I can't see them, but I know they are there lurking, waiting to get me... watching my every move... waiting to pounce...


Yeah, you can't see them, but your money could...