Use these tips for safe internet banking.
Change your password regularly
Whenever you login to your internet banking account for the first time, you will have to use the password provided by the bank. However, in view of the security of your account, you will need to change your password. Apart from this, it is important that the passwords change after a short time for safe net banking. The most important thing is that keep your password confidential every time and do not share it with anyone. If you use net banking for many bank accounts, never store all your passwords in one place in online mode. Rather keep all the passwords offline safe.
Never login on public computer
As far as possible, avoid logging bank accounts on computers in public places like cyber cafes or library. These places are congested and a computer is used by many people. In such a situation, the risk of your password is seen and stolen by others increases. If you have to login from such places, do not forget to delete the computer from the computer and delete browsing history and temporary files. Apart from this, do not click on ‘Remambar ID and Password’ in any browser while logging.
Do not share information related to net banking with anyone
Always keep in mind that the bank never asks information about confidential and personal information like your ATM pin, date of birth through phone or email. The bank also sends SMS alert in this regard. So if you get any such phone or email from the bank, never tell about login information. Use your login ID and password on the bank’s official login page and it should be a safe website. Always remember that in the URL ‘Ho, it means that the website is a safe (secure).
Keep checking your savings account continuously
After any online transaction, check your account. Ensure that only the appropriate amount has been withdrawn from your account. If you find any disturbance in this amount, then immediately inform your bank. Keep in mind that always keep your bank account helpline number and your bank account number with you so that you can block your internet banking immediately in the event of emergency.
Always use licensed anti-virus software
To protect your computer from the new virus, make sure you always use licensed anti -virus software. Pirated versions of anti -virus software can be available for free but in the online world they fail to protect your computer from new virus. Apart from this, due to license anti-virus software, you will also get notifications for updates from time to time. Keep in mind that your anti -virus is updated so that your personal and confidential information is always safe.
Turn off internet connection while not using PC
Most broadband users do not disconnect internet connection on their computer when they are not using it. Hackers can also steal your confidential banking information by accessing your computer through internet connection. To protect your data, it is necessary to disconnect the Internet when you do not need. Along with this, it is important that you keep updating your PC time to time so that safe online banking experience is not spoiled.
Always type internet banking URL
For the safe use of internet banking, it is important to go to the address bar of the browser and type the URL of your bank. Click on the link sent in email anytime. There is a possibility that the hacker should email the same link by designing a site like original website of the bank for fraud. If you put login information on any such fake website once, then your account can be stolen by accessing. While logging, make sure that this is’ take the URL as this is the original website of your bank. Apart from this, the URL of the net banking page first has a lock -like icon.
