Monday, May 17, 2010

Bank Fraud

Hackers like to test the limits of what they can do. One limit is whether or not they can break into your bank account and steal all of your money. And hey, while they're at it, they might just steal your identity too. Check out THIS site to see what they recommend. Here are some useful tips for anyone doing anything financial online:

How to Help Protect Your Account

• Don't access your account from a shared computer.

• Be certain your computer has anti-virus, firewall and anti-spyware programs, including security software with automatic updates.

• If you are using wireless service, check the settings on your computer to make sure the connection is encrypted. Don't connect to your account using a public network, like the ones you find at a coffee shop or at the airport.

• Review your statements regularly and carefully, and report any suspicious activity to your bank immediately.

• Use a strong password with letters and numbers combined. Don't use the same password for multiple accounts.

• Log out after every session.

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2 comments:

  1. Hey! Hope you're having a good day. ^-^ Good advice from you as always. My co workers do their online banking from work... no matter how much I warn them... >_< Anywho... Talk to you soon! ^-^

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  2. Thanks for the sweet comment. I'll give you a call later today... or tomorrow. Hope you're having a good day! ^-^

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