OnLine Banking Security

[giannit]

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?

[evilfantasy]

Use a good free firewall. Comodo Free Firewall

Strong passwords: How to create and use them

Online Banking Security

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

If you need anything else just let us know.

[patio]

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.

[BenG]

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

[2x3i5x]

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

[BenG]

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