Virus on your computer could compromise your bank account


Security Alert From ANZ Bank .... but we all must be careful. It could happen on any bank's website

The form discussed is not from the ANZ bank. It is not a fault with the ANZ Bank's webpage. The form is a popup created by an infection on your computer. You must have an use a quality Anti-Viurs program, and be aware of proper security precautions.



Warning from ANZ website

Important message for ANZ Internet Banking customers

There is a known issue in the marketplace affecting banks where a "Personal Details form" appears to customers after they log on to Internet Banking.

This is not a legitimate form.

If you are presented with this fake form:

  • End all Internet sessions immediately by closing your Internet browser eg. Internet Explorer;
  • ANZ Customers call the Internet Banking Help Desk
  • Do not fill in this form under any circumstance
A sample of the bogus form

Note: it looks like part of the bank's website but it isn't.
At this time it is affecting ANZ, but the potential danger is there no matter where you bank.

If you ever have doubts about anything on your banks website do not hesitate to contact the bank.

Be extremely cautious whenever you are asked for personal details.

It is not paronoid to think that the ratbags are using the internet to steal your money.

The images on this page are from the actual warning as issued by ANZ bank. We compliment them for their prompt action in this matter.



It is our hope that this information will help prompt your awareness of taking precautions when using the internet.

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