A neighbor just told me I should switch to Linux for all things financial. I'd like to hear input on that idea.

My brother is big into Linux. He swears by it. I am not as familiar with it.

We use Linux, and while we don't deal with most of the issues that Windows users do (as far as viruses and such), using Linux does not help with this particular issue (Heartbleed).

Thanks, Trish! I'm too old to start learning a new system now, anyway!

Don't be intimidated. If you saw my laptop, you'd probably not even realize it wasn't Windows. They work and look pretty much the same way with far less headaches for the Linux user

I'm on Mac Safari...My bank had this quote after Heartbleed came to light...

News of a computer "bug" termed Heartbleed has recently been reported involving web communications using
open-source software called OpenSSL. This is a world-wide software concern. Rest assured that *** has
examined its website and wireless website and those sites are not vulnerable. More info...

***bank name blanked out by me.

I checked the website Dave gave the link to above, and both my bank and H&RBlock came up SAFE, but ...? I'll log on to my bank Mon, when my SS check is due, and hope for the best. The IRS claims it has no problems, but can you believe anything the government says these days? Ca. franchise tax board hasn't made any comment, that I have seen.

dave said:Firefox and Chrome are both excellent browsers. Chrome happens to be MUCH faster for me, so that's why I use it. I can't bear to use a slow browser and Firefox just isn't fast enough anymore, alas.

I recently switched from Firefox (was a VERY loyal FF user) to palemoon.org I like it better than firefox because they don't keep jacking around with the user interface. I tried chrome a couple-three years ago, and didn't notice a difference, so I stayed with FF.

Chrome is very fast for me also.

Here is some info on sites where you need to change your passwords http://money.cnn.com/2014/04/1...
....as usual - if this information is correct....

Great list - thanks for sharing!