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Safe Mobile Banking Tips

  • Use a strong password for your mobile banking app.

  • Avoid using public WiFi. 

  • Lock your phone with a PIN to prevent unsophisticated takeover of your bank account

  • Do not to download software from unofficial or unfamiliar sources which can result in downloading viruses of malware

  • Do not allow a vendor to “jail break” your phone (it can eliminate or diminish inherent phone security features)

  • Update applications as soon as the updates are available to reduce your phone’s security vulnerabilities.

  • Eliminate or uninstall applications that you do not use.

  • Load anti-virus software from a legitimate vendor only.

  • Be careful who you allow to use your phone.

  • Be careful in disposal of your phone to ensure that information about you, your contacts or your mobile banking access isn't on the phone.

  • Be aware of what your phone can access and what would be at risk if your phone was lost or stolen.