Re: Important Information - On-Line Banking Access for Apple Users (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Actually, this affects Linux users, too.  Guess they don't care about us
(as Michael Jackson would say).

Your Linux machine was updated on Saturday, and my other machines were
updated last week.  And, I guess that that's why you got that little
pop-up the about the new iOS 7 release for your iPad.

 > From: Noelle <http://dummy.us.eu.org/noelleg>
 > Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:37:48 -0800 (PST)
 >
 > I kept telling them no I am not interested in mobile banking! This is why.
 > 
 >  > Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:34:48 -0700
 >  > From: "Alliance Credit Union" <http://www.marketing.alliancecreditunion.org/~email>
 >  > 
 >  > Dear Member:
 >  >  
 >  > As a valued member of Alliance Credit Union and an Online Banking user we 
 >  > want you to be aware of an important security advisory from a major provider 
 >  > of online devices and software. 
 >  > 
 >  > Apple has released a critical security update to address a potential 
 >  > vulnerability and security patch for its Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. 
 >  > The issue is core to the function of the Apple mobile and desktop platforms 
 >  > and impacts any application and function on the device that depends on SSL 
 >  > encryption, such as our Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Online Loan 
 >  > Applications, etc.
 >  > 
 >  > Apple has recommended that users of these devices immediately take steps to 
 >  > reduce security risks by updating to the latest version of their device's 
 >  > operating system. The update is available for iOS7, iOS6 and OSX desktop 
 >  > platforms and can be found under "Software Update" in general settings.
 >  > 
 >  > The security of our online access continues to be a top priority. We will 
 >  > keep you informed of these types of updates as we become aware.
 >  > 
 >  > Thank you for your continued membership at Alliance.  
 >  >  
 >  > Member Service Department