Please do not undervaluate security issues at IB. Please look here: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/discus/messages/6/69.html?1020406960 URGENT! URGENT! URGENT! FIX OF VULNERABILITIES: 1) LOCK/UNLOCK function to remove trading capabilities (and fund transfers) effective immediately; 2) SECURE (and automated) WAY to EXERCISE OPTIONS; 3) DISPLAY LAST LOGIN TIME/DATE (and possibly IP number); 4) STOP SENDING eMAIL with STATEMENTS not encrypted and not secured; 5) ADVICE CUSTOMERS HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES from Internet hackers.
ahhh the hackers are everywhere, I can't see them, but I know they are there lurking, waiting to get me... watching my every move... waiting to pounce... ;-)