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News Burst: Halifax admits online security breach

Halifax admits technical "glitch" in security
Written by Will Knight, Contributor

The Halifax bank has admitted a flaw in its online security after a customer gained unauthorised access to Internet trading accounts Sunday.

The bank immediately pulled the plug on its Internet share dealing system but the incident will provide the first real test of customer and investor confidence in the security of Britain's online financial institutions.

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