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ONLINE BANKING SAFETY
DOs
- Keep your Username/Password secure and confidential at all times.
- Always log out after you have completed your online banking session and close the browser window.
- Try and clear your browser cache and history after each session.
- Disable the auto-complete function on your browser: this will allow anyone who uses your computer to access your Username and Password.
- Install anti-virus software, anti-spyware, and personal firewalls on your computer. Remember to implement the security updates.
- Disable the “File and Printer Sharing” feature on your Operating System.
- Check your account and transaction history details regularly for anything suspicious or unusual. Contact the bank immediately if you spot anything.
- For HOME Broadband Router.
- Change default password of “admin”.
- Use complex non-dictionary word with 8 characters length as both admin and SSID passwords.
- Use stronger encryption method like WPA2-AES.
- Regular update firmware.
- Enable MAC address for access control.
DON’Ts
- Use your online banking or e-commerce website if you have any doubts about its integrity. There are a number of fraudulent websites that try to imitate the appearance of reputable online banks and merchants.
- Store your username/password in your browser. If asked reply “no”.
- Open e-mail attachment or click on e-mails with embedded links from unknown, suspicious or unreliable sources. Delete such e-mails immediately.
- Send sensitive account and personal information such as Username and Password via e-mail.
- Connect to public or unknown Wifi hotspots to access online banking or e-commerce website.