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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: giannit on January 01, 2008, 09:20:50 AM

Title: OnLine Banking Security
Post by: giannit on January 01, 2008, 09:20:50 AM

I use Win 2000 and IE 6.0 fully updated and I am considering banking online.
Naturally I am concerned about security. I don't have a firewall or a router but I use SpyBot and McAfee and scan my system regularly.

What else can I do to increase my security before I start?

Title: Re: OnLine Banking Security
Post by: evilfantasy on January 01, 2008, 09:33:47 AM

Use a good free firewall.  Comodo Free Firewall (http://filehippo.com/download_comodo/)

 Strong passwords: How to create and use them (http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/create.mspx)

 Online Banking Security (http://www.bankbranchonline.com/security.html)

Millions of people bank online with no problems. The best safety net is yourself.

If you need anything else just let us know.

Title: Re: OnLine Banking Security
Post by: patio on January 01, 2008, 10:42:08 AM

And also keep in mind that NO financial institution will ever contact you by email for important account information...
This is a common scam known as phishing and if you ever recieve one forward it to the mentioned Bank and delete it immediately.

Title: Re: OnLine Banking Security
Post by: BenG on June 16, 2009, 11:36:44 AM

Here's what I do to increase security...

-Never bank online while using public WIFI
-Use FireFox instead of Internet Explorer.
-Consider using a VPN (virtual private network) while on a public internet connection. You can get good one's for free.

Here's a good resource for more info. Internet Safety Tips (http://www.hsbcusa.com/security/protect_yourself.html)

Title: Re: OnLine Banking Security
Post by: 2x3i5x on June 16, 2009, 11:52:38 AM

also if your bank's website offers secure login vs standard login, then always use the secure login method.

Title: Re: OnLine Banking Security
Post by: BenG on June 16, 2009, 12:03:44 PM

Quote from: 2x3i5x on June 16, 2009, 11:52:38 AM

also if your bank's website offers secure login vs standard login, then always use the secure login method.

Right! Always look for https://www.example.com rather than just http. The "s" means it's a secure connection. https = hyper text transfer protocol secure