With more people moving to online banking alternatives over the past year, its more important than ever before to make sure these accounts are protected. Here are some online banking tips to help keep your financial information secure.
HAVE SECURE LOG-INS
Ensure you have a strong, unique password for all your accounts that deal with your finances. If your financial institution offers it, enroll in two-factor identification. This will add an additional level of security, such as a code being emailed or texted to you.
SAFE NETWORK
Only access your account when you are on a trusted WIFI connection or using your cellular network. Public WIFIs can be easily manipulated or accessed by fraudsters, making it
MOBILE DEPOSIT
Using mobile deposit is a great way to access your money sooner without needing to go to a branch. Once the funds are in your account, securely dispose of the check, such as shredding, to keep your information safe.
UPDATE APP
Financial institutions update banking apps often. Not only can this help improve performance issues and bugs, it can increase security. Set up automatic updates if you’re not great at updating your apps on your own.
