Thursday 25 July 2013

#17 Security tips for Safe Online Banking

 1.Access your bank website only by typing the URL in the address bar of your browser.
 2.Do not click on any links in any e-mail message to access the site.
 3.State Bank never sends e-mail and embedded links asking you to update or verify personal, confidential and security details. NEVER RESPOND to such e-mails/phone calls/SMS if you receive.
 4.Do not be lured if you receive any-mail/SMS/phone call promising reward for providing your personal information or for updating your account details in the bank site.
 5.Having the following will improve your internet security:
 6.Newer version of Operating System with latest security patches.
 *Latest version of Browsers (IE 7.0 and above , Mozilla Firefox 3.1 and above, Opera 9.5 and above, Safari 3.5 and above, Google chrome,etc.)
 *Firewall is enabled.
 *Antivirus signatures applied
 5.Scan your computer regularly with Antivirus to ensure that the system is Virus/Trojan free.
 6.Change your Internet Banking password at periodical intervals.
 7.Always check the last log-in date and time in the post log in page.
 8.Avoid accessing Internet banking accounts from cyber cafes or shared PCs.

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