Press release 06/09

Furtwangen, July 30, 2009 – What seems self-evident when buying a car is not yet the rule when it comes to online banking: according to the (N)Onliner-Atlas 2009 study, only a third of those surveyed are prepared to pay for maximum security in electronic banking transactions.
An optimized security infrastructure includes the use of a separate authentication medium such as a chip card reader according to the Secoder standard.
In addition, powerful online banking software such as StarMoney 7.0 offers additional functions to optimize security systems.
Reiner SCT, Star Finanz and the GeldKarte initiative are now promoting the use of HBCI-based security solutions with two discounted hardware and software packages.
The initiators are offering the chip card reader cyber Jack® e-com plus chip card reader including the StarMoney 7.0 financial program at a price of 140 instead of 174 euros.
In addition, the cyber Jack® secoder including StarMoney 7.0 with a price advantage of 21 percent (89 instead of 114 euros). Optimized security with cyber Jack® chip card readers The cyber Jack® secoder and the cyber
Jack® e-com plus from Reiner SCT have been awarded the Secoder security seal of the Central Credit Committee(ZKA) and confirmation in accordance with the German Digital Signature Act following extensive testing.
They guarantee secure online account transactions, can be used for online payments, support chip cards with electronic signatures and serve as proof of age for web access.
The devices can be used for all bank and savings bank chip cards at home and in the office and are compatible with all existing card applications.
In addition, cash cards can be easily topped up via the Internet. StarMoney 7.0: Clever and secure financial management The security package is complemented by the StarMoney 7.0 online banking software.
It not only offers all the familiar functions of online banking and comprehensive financial management, but now also TÜV-certified security.
With its new security technology, the program offers an optimal wall of protection against Trojans & Co. and is protected against access by malware at startup and during use.
TÜV confirms: StarMoney 7.0 ensures secure data transfer in online banking as well as protection against misuse through manipulation, phishing and Trojans. About the 2009 security campaign Both product packages are available from the initiators and from participating banks and savings banks.
An overview of all stores can be found at www.sicherheitsoffensive2009.de. The site also provides interested parties with tips against phishing, pharming and Trojans as well as more detailed information on the advantages and areas of application of online banking with HBCI/FinTS.
The “Security offensive 2009” campaign is a joint project of Reiner SCT, Star Finanz and the GeldKarte initiative.
In addition, Reiner SCT’s website www.hbci-finder.de offers the opportunity to research credit institutions that actively support and offer the HBCI procedure. (The text comprises approx. 3,313 characters)