Safe Internet Banking

I know hackers use all kinds of insidious means, like keystroke recording cookies etc. to try and get pin numbers and passwords off pc's. Is it safe to use internet banking from home then?

I don't think there is a clear yes-no answer. But, software can wind up on any PC that will record you keystrokes and send that data to someone. Odds are low, and if you have good software to protect your self it is unlikely to occur.
In the US there is no law that requires banks to "make good" losses customers suffer this way although they currently do.
But, that might not be the case in the UK. If someone via the net installs software on your machine connects to the bank and transfers your money to never never land you might have a VERY hard time making them believe that it was not you.
It's one thing to have your credit cards impacted this way it quite another to have your bank account looted even if a few months later it's corrected.

If the bank connection requires a different code every time you dial in (there are methods like this ) then I'd say it's OK, otherwise NO.

By the way I've talked to several different banks officers trying to determine if there is anyway to not allow any electronic transfer of funds out of my account, no luck.

2006-09-11 03:26:20 by StanUK

Introducing phishing emails that are used to lure the user, and tips for safe online banking

I'm working in France right now and I want to access my bank account on line and transfer some cash to pay my credit card bill so I don't miss a payment. How safe is it?

I pay all of my bills over t'internet. I cant see it being a problem no matter where in the world you are.

2007-06-19 01:38:43 by David in the sun

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I do all of my banking on my banks internet banking site. Its fast, convenient, and I can tell exactly when my checks go thru. I think it is very handy and eventually, I believe we will all have to bank online or not bank at all.
My significant other will not sign up for internet banking. He says he "doesnt have time" and he is too busy and doesnt want to do it.
Do you think it is safe, secure and the easiest way to bank?

Yes as long as you use a large bank with a good enough security system in place.

It is easy for most people, but in the United States, where people still write many checks, manual reconciliation may be easier for them.

Do not make your password your regular bank number, social security number, last name spelled backwards, or anything else that can be deduced from your public information

2010-03-01 06:28:06 by happydawg

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if you have a basic antivirus system and firewall, and are using a wireless internet connection, how safe is internet banking?

how easy is it for other people within like a 100m radius to just tap into the internet connection and see what im doing?
yeah, i meant wireless from home

we have very computer literate neighbours though

I personally use internet banking all the time. It's quick and easy. I've never had a problem with anyone hacking into my account or anything and I've used online banking for about 3 years. I also have a basic antivirus system and firewall and a wireless internet connection. I believe its perfectly safe.

2009-11-26 18:31:33 by cookie

uh oh! i play safe with my card... never use it online.

2007-04-21 04:54:24 by pantomime