Security resources
Many popular non-banking websites have been infected with password-stealing malicious software that could be installed on your unprotected computer just by visiting the site.
How can this affect your banking information?This malicious software records and sends your keystrokes, meaning that when you enter your member-chosen Username and Password it will send this information to the bad guys, and they could be using it to compromise your account.
How can you stop this from happening to you?Protect yourself with firewalls, anti-spyware and anti-virus software. This software is available for free from your local internet provider.
For additional information on Internet security and to download software already included in your internet package, visit your local internet service provider at the links below:
Microsoft Security Articles
Check out these articles from Microsoft below to learn more about how you can protect yourself and your computer from common frauds, scams and viruses.
| Protect your passwords | One of the most important ways to ensure that your online interactions are safe and secure is to protect your passwords. |
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| Protect your privacy on the internet |
Information is the currency of the internet. Your privacy on the internet depends on your ability to control both the amount of personal information that you provide and who has access to that information. |
| Windows 10 provides the latest antivirus protection with Windows Defender Security Center, which contains Windows Defender Antivirus. | |
| Firewall and network protection in Windows Defender Security Center |
Firewall & network protection in Windows Defender Security Center enables you to view the status of Windows Defender Firewall and see what networks your device is connected to. |