Cyber Security
Cyber Security
- General Precautions to be taken for Financial Transactions
- Be wary of suspicious looking pop ups that appear during your browsing session.
- Always check for a secure payment gateway (https:// – URL with a Pad Lock Symbol) before making online payments
- Keep your PIN (Personal Identification Number), password, and credit or debit card number, CVV private.
- Avoid saving card details on websites/devices/public laptop/desktops.
- Turn on two-factor authentication where facility is available
- Never open emails from unknown sources containing suspicious attachment or phishing links.
- Do not share copies of Chequebook, KYC documents with strangers.
- One should not click unknown links and should delete the SMS / email immediately to avoid accessing them in future.
- Care should be taken to verify the website details especially where it requires entering financial credentials.
- Never download application from unverified / unknown sources
- Verify to ensure that there is no extra device attached near card insertion slot or keypad of ATM machine while making transaction.
- Do NOT enter the PIN in the presence of any other person standing close to you or share the card with anyone.
- Never share OTP / PIN Numbers / personal details, etc., in any form with anyone.
- Regularly check SMS / emails to ensure that no OTP is generated without your knowledge.
- Do not click emails from unknown addresses
- Avoid using emails on public or free networks
- Do not store secure credentials / bank passwords, etc., in emails
- Use a combination of alphanumeric & special characters in your password.
- Keep two factor authentications for all your accounts if facility is available
- Change passwords periodically
