I have been with HSBC for many years and used their internet banking almost from launch, without problem I may add. But today I logged on to HSBC internet banking and was asked for my usual date of birth, then a random selection from my six digit security number and then a further box asking for my FULL security number, stating that this was 'advanced user protection' . I refused to do this and rang the HSBC Internet Banking help line where I received half hearted advice in the first instance. I then logged onto the same site on my partner's PC and found the same HSBC page but without the box requesting the full security number. I rang HSBC yet again and I was given advice that the page I was accessing was a 'spoof' and she arranged for my security number to be changed there and then ( automated system ) and put me through to their tech department where they advised I downloaded Spybot. I did this and over a long scan it picked up many trojans and PUP's ( even though I have the McAfee full package loaded ). After this, I revisited HSBC site and the spoof page had gone. Quite frightening that I could have given someone access to my full banking system! Has anyone else had a similar internet banking experience of aware of someone that has?