Quick tips for online security
10 things you can do to ensure the online safety and security of your account.
- Update your Username and Password for your online account and create a strong Username and complex Password. We recommend using a unique mix of characters, avoid using your first and last name or your email name or other easily identifiable information.
- Add Alerts by selecting "Manage Alerts" under "My Profile" within Online/Mobile Banking.
- Keep your computer and mobile devices current with the most recent software update.
- Install reputable antivirus software on whatever devices you use to access your account information.
- If you suspect malware, consider using a professional service to have your electronic device or personal computer scanned and cleaned.
- Add Two-Factor Authentication when setting up your Online Account Access.
- Protect your phone by setting up a password or using biometrics to access.
- Call or visit a branch to add a verbal password to access your account information by phone.
- Make sure you keep your contact information current.
- Report any suspicious activity as soon as possible.
We will never call, email or text message you to verify your Eglin Federal Credit Union account information, such as your account number, card number, card expiration date, security code (Two-Factor Authentication), password and/or PIN.
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.