Sony Bank?

http://www.smh.com.au/business/sony-eyes-online-australian-banking-20110728-1i1iu.html

I just read the above article about Sony eyeing the Australian market to launch an online bank. The article outlines how Sony, through it's rich technological pedigree, had developed exceptional expertise in "low cost management of a branchless bank with an edge on interest and fees".

This sounds good to me. Offer me a competitive online service with greater interest and lower fees! Why not?

But wait a minute, what about the millions of user accounts that were recently compromised through an attack on their PlayStation network gaming service? How is an online gaming account different to an online banking account?

This begs the question: what will Sony offer me in the form of security to secure and protect my new account?

After the recent breaches with Sony, RSA, Lockheed Martin and even Citigroup it is clear to see that having hope in a reputed and respected brand is no longer enough!

It's great that companies want to offer me a competitive online service (banking, trading, social networking etc), but please, please, please, please, also offer me competitive online peace of mind!