Hazards and precautions in banking via Internet
I am often surprised with the innocence and ease with which users use their online banking accounts. Not trying to scare anyone, online banking is safe to test almost everything.
However, it is worth being aware of the dangers that lurk . This is especially recommended when using someone else's computer or one that connects to Internet by wireless.
The attack is the most common request by e-mail passwords by posing as a bank chief. No longer a crude ploy, but there are people that still stings. Banks never ask for the disclosure of a password.
Another type attack phishing is to pass a pirate website the official, so that the user confused and send their data to try to identify. This can be avoided by looking either at the address or searching the web address in a web browser address trust.
Should be careful with the keylogger . These are programs that record keystrokes, so that they can detect passwords and usernames. There are extensions for Firefox and programs to avoid ad hoc actions of this type of malware .
Other basic tips are not leaving much open session to close themselves after a time, create passwords that combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, letters and a symbol, more than eight characters and never write down the passwords on any site or allowing the computer to the record. You have to memorize them.
To use online banking with security guarantees must have a computer in conditions: free from any form of malware, which has no screen sharing services (VNC), or unsafe methods of remote access.
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