12 Steps for Safe Navigation on the Internet Banking Sites

12 Steps for Safe Navigation on the Internet Banking Sites

1. Do not save passwords on the Desktop as they can be accessed.


2. Do not save User Id’s/Passwords on your mobile, as in case of mobile theft, they can be misused.


3. Do not provide User Id’s/Passwords to anyone.


4. Do not provide User Id’s/Passwords online in any website.


5. Do not access the Internet Banking site through an other site or email.


6. Do access only through directly typing the URL in your browser. The URL should always begin with https(s denoting secured site).


7. Do not have multiple users on your PC.


8. Do not leave the PC unattended after logging into the Internet Banking Site.


9. Do not respond to e-mails requesting for User Id’s/Passwords and Debit Card Information.


10. Do not access Internet Banking at Internet Café and Public places. My preferred practice is to access the Internet Banking, for financial transactions, in office as most of the offices are equipped with the latest Anti-Virus and Firewall for Security.


11. Do ensure that your PC is installed with the latest Anti-Virus and Firewall for security. My favorite technique, is to switch on the PC, access the Banking Internet Site, in a single session, and than switch off the PC. This minimizes, the security threat.


12. Do not shop Online/Bank at Internet Sites, which do not have Security Certification.