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Checklist for secure online banking |
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Checklist for secure online banking
Are you an online banking user? Do you know how you could protect yourself from the potential dangers and pitfalls? Here is a useful security checklist for online banking users, compiled by CHOICE.com.au.
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- Never respond to any email requesting your details and
passwords and don’t follow links in an email.
- Always enter the web address in your browser to access
your bank’s site.
- To make sure you’re at a legitimate site click/double click on the
padlock symbol and check the security certificate making sure
the address in it matches your bank’s website address.
- Ensure your operating system (for example, Windows), email program and
browser have the latest security updates and patches.
- Install antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall
software and keep them up to date. New threats are created every day.
- Avoid using public computers such as in internet cafés
for online banking.
- Don’t give your account details, PINs or access codes to
anyone, including family or friends and anyone who, for example, phones you
asking for it, even if they say they’re from your bank.
- Don’t select ‘save password’ on computer programs or
websites.
- Use a separate password for online banking. If
possible change it from time to time. Don’t use one that’s easily guessed such
as your birth date.
- Log off as soon as you finish internet banking and
close your browser.
- Regularly check account statements and notify your bank
immediately if you believe your password has been compromised or you notice
unauthorised transactions.
CHOICE.com.au , is the website of Australian Consumers' Association. The website features independent product reviews and reports on hundreds of products, ranging from washing machines to wine, money and computers. Access to reviews and reports only costs less than A$20.00 per quarter (as at Oct 2007). TINO encourages its members and all Australian consumers to join CHOICE.com.au and support its noble cause.
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