Is HB2GO Mobile Banking with Hancock Bank secure?
Yes, Hancock Bank Mobile Banking (HB2GO) utilizes best practices from e-Banking, such as HTTPS, 128-bit SS encryption, PIN or password access and application time-out when your phone is not in use. Only the phones that you personally enroll can access your accounts. As an added security measure, each phone in your profile is tied to your Hancock Bank e-Banking account. The credentials entered must be valid and must match those in your phone’s profile. Your phone and your e-Banking account are linked automatically during enrollment. In addition, Hancock Bank recommends that users protect their smart phones by installing security software on their phones. Such software generally includes a firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-malware protection and the ability to trace and wipe clean your phone in the event it’s lost. Mobile phone security software can be purchased from suppliers such as Symantec, McAfee and Kaspersky. Users should also guard against phishing attempts by visting a
