From: ValueWalk
FDIC Publishes A Bank Customer’s Guide To Cybersecurity
Special edition of consumer newsletter feature tips for preventing online fraud and theft
Consumers increasingly rely on computers and the Internet for everything from shopping and communicating to banking and bill paying. While the benefits of faster and more convenient “cyber” services are clear, the strategies for preventing online fraud and theft may not be as well-known by many bank customers. That is why the FDIC has produced a special edition of the agency’s quarterly FDIC Consumer News (Winter 2016) entitled “A Bank Customer’s Guide to Cybersecurity.” Here is a brief overview of the articles and other features in this special issue.
A Bank Customer’s Guide To Cybersecurity
Safety precautions to take before connecting to the Internet with a personal computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet: The lead article discusses ways to protect log-in information for bank accounts and other financial accounts, including the use of “strong” user IDs and passwords that will be hard for a hacker to guess, basic security measures such as security software updates, and the need to be careful where and how to connect to the Internet. Other articles focus on security measures when using a smartphone or tablet (including “auto lock” features and the ability to remotely remove data if a mobile device is lost or stolen), how to protect computers from malicious software (“malware”) that can steal valuable personal financial information, and ideas to help small businesses protect against losses from cyberattacks.
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