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And why do these then work on desktop computer without checks like: Do you have the latest (windows) update installed? Do you have an Antivirus installed, which
by fisian 9y ago
And why do these then work on desktop computer without checks like: Do you have the latest (windows) update installed? Do you have an Antivirus installed, which we approve of? etc.
(I'm not referring to Snapchat but the banking things here)
It seems to me that they never cared when on desktops and suddenly on mobiles there are all these problems.
- progval 9y agoBecause the banking application would stop working for most users.
- pjmlp 9y agoOn the desktop so far they haven't had a way to ensure that, beyond Apple and Microsoft sandboxing attempts, while on mobile the sandbox mechanisms are guaranteed unless one has an unofficial OS.
- Vendan 9y agoThey can't really check most of that stuff on desktop, as they are restricted to run inside the browser. That said, I'm sure some tried with ActiveX crap and such.
- dingo_bat 9y agoBecause if your banking website is designed properly it won't rely on the client to ensure security.