Use anti-virus software, and keep it updated
Using anti-virus software and keeping it up-to-date is the best protection against these threats.
Getting infected with a computer virus or Trojan can be frustrating. These programs are known to destroy your computer, slow its performance, and barrage you with annoying pop-up ads. However, the types of viruses and Trojans that infect computers today are more malicious. They are designed to steal your credit card information and passwords, take over your email and use it for spamming, or even record what you type on your computer. Also, many of the new viruses and Trojans aim to be transparent so most people don't even know they have been infected.
Using anti-virus software and keeping it up-to-date is the best protection against these threats. Nowadays, most anti-virus software products will automatically update themselves as new threats are uncovered so you don't have to do a thing. Many Internet service providers now even offer these products free to their clients.
There has been an increase in fraud targeting mortgage closing companies and consumers near the closing date of their dream property.
Making your password more complex will keep you safer online (though much more can still be done).
10 things you can do to ensure the online safety and security of your account.
Socially engineered schemes often rely on methods that financial institutions would never employ.
Using anti-virus software and keeping it up-to-date is the best protection against these threats.
Installing a personal firewall is essential to safeguard your computer and valuable personal information.
As consumers become more educated about fraud and identity theft, online criminals are moving to other places to launch their scams.
To verify a website is genuine, double click the lock to display the website's security certificate. If the name on the certificate and the name of the website in the address bar do not match, the website may be phony.
Guard your privacy and limit the amount of personal information you share online.
In order to help ensure that you and your information stay safe, check your online account statements frequently.
So that we may notify you as quickly as possible, it is important that Eglin FCU has your cell phone number and accurate email address.
Smartphones give us a lot of freedom and make our lives more efficient, but they also present their own set of challenges when it comes to data security.
We are committed to taking reasonable steps to protect the security of our member's financial information in all areas of our operations.
