What are best practices for online browsing?
• Do not select the browser option for storing or retaining user name and password. • Check the authenticity of the financial institution’s website by comparing the URL and the financial institution’s name in its digital certificate, or by observing the indicators provided by an extended validation certificate. • Check that the financial institution’s website address changes from http:// to https:// and a security icon that looks like a lock or key appears when authentication and encryption is expected. • Check your bank account balance and transactions frequently and report any discrepancy. • Consider the use of encryption technology to protect highly sensitive data. • Log off the online banking session when not in use. • Do not install software or run programs of unknown origin. • Remove file and printer sharing on your computers, especially if they have internet access via cable modems, broadband connections or similar set-ups. • Consider the use of encryption technology to protect
