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Security Best Practices

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Security Alert - Wire Transfer E-mail Fraud

One way to protect your sensitive financial information is to follow standard industry best practices, guidelines designed to help you in the fight against fraud. Some examples include:

Desktop or Laptop PC

Install, update and run reliable commercial anti-virus and anti-spyware software – Free software may not provide protection against the latest threats. Some free anti-virus programs are malware disguised as security tools.
Install an actively managed firewall on your computer and/or network
Ensure that your computers are patched (updated) regularly – particularly the operating system and key applications
Implement any automatic updates for the operating system, anti-virus and anti-spyware applications
Limit administrative rights on your computer and network to prevent the inadvertent downloading of malware or viruses
Completely close and exit all web browsers before and after an online banking session to lessen the risk of certain types of sophisticated malware attacks
For even better protection, consider rebooting your computer before and after an online banking session.

Account Usage and Passwords

Do not use your online banking password for other applications
Never access bank, brokerage or other financial services information at public locations such as Internet cafes, public libraries, etc.
Prohibit the use of "shared" usernames and passwords for online banking systems
Create a strong password, which includes a combination of letters, numbers and special characters
Avoid using automatic login features which save usernames and passwords for online banking
Change passwords regularly
Never leave a logged on computer unattended

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