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The Internet is a very unsecure environment. The number one advice I can give is: "Never put anything on the Internet that you wouldn't mind having on the cover of The National Enquirer". This rule applies to Emails, Newsgroups, and Web Sites. What are the chances that someone would put your info on the Enquirer? Almost zero but a sure way to make it a zero is to follow that rule. The WebTV allows SSL transactions. SSL(Secure Sockets Layer) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications to enable encrypted, authenticated communications across the Internet. Therefore you can shop online with the security WebTV provides through SSL.

Within the USA, all WebTVTM products include 128-bit military-level encryption. This ensures safe transport for all data travelling to and from the units. Outside of the USA, our licensees will include a lesser level of encryption. SSL--40-bit and 128-bit RC4 Encryption. Now, secure commerce and in-home banking transactions, such as shopping online for books, CDs, travel ticketing, flowers, and more, will be simple and convenient with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) support. SSL is a standard for secure and private transactions on the Internet. WebTV Networks now will offer the highest level of protection for electronic commerce with support for SSL versions 2 and 3.

"We are delighted that WebTV Networks has introduced the SSL security upgrade, which allows Wells Fargo to deliver Internet banking to a broader customer base," said Dudley Nigg, executive vice president of Wells Fargo Bank. "WebTV subscribers can now visit www.wellsfargo.com to pay bills, transfer funds, check their account transactions and purchase travelers checks all from the comfort of their own home." Has an ISO-compliant Visa)/MasterCard), cash card, ATM, Debit Cards and Personal Webtv Smart Cards. Smart cards are a new technology currently in development. WebTV includes a SmartCard slot in anticipation of their widespread use. However, these are not yet available. In the future, they will be used to store information, including financial data to be used for banking, shopping and other on-line transactions.

BOTTOM LINE: WebTV allows secure online transactions.

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