Top 7 Mobile Banking Security Tips

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WEBINAR

Top 7 Mobile

Banking Security

Tips


India comes second on the list of

cyber attacks directed towards mobile

users. Most of these are phishing

attacks aimed at users’ banking

information (source: indiaexpress.com).

#FACT!


In this webinar, we will

discuss:


#1. The most common types of mobile

banking threats.

#2. Top 7 mobile banking security tips to

follow.

#3. How Quick Heal provides a safe and

secure mobile banking experience.


#1. The most common types of

mobile banking threats.


#1.

FAKE

BANKING APPS


Fake mobile banking apps can easily fool

the unsuspecting eye. They look genuine

and innocuous; but once inside the user

device, they can steal all types of banking

information.

#1.


UNSECURED

WiFi

#2.


Mobile banking on unsecured

WiFi networks can let hackers

intercept all your information like

user name, passwords,

credit/debit card number, etc.

#2.


PHISHING

ATTACKS

#3.


Mobile users can receive fake

emails, WhatsApp messages and

even SMSs containing links

redirecting them to fake

shopping or banking websites.

#3.


MOBILE

MALWARE

#4.


Malware specifically designed to target

mobile banking are increasing. They

mostly come in the form of third-party

apps or hidden in malicious spam emails.

#4.


INFERIOR

SECURITY

#5.


Even genuine banking apps have a

disadvantage – inferior security. Most

banking apps do not have multiple security

layers, which makes users vulnerable to

hackers.

#5.


#2. Top 7 mobile banking security tips

to follow.


Always install banking apps (any

app, for that matter) only from

official stores such as Google

Play/App Store.

Tip #1


Avoid using banking apps on

free, unsecured Wi-Fi networks

available in cafés, airports,

hotels, etc.

Tip #2


Avoid clicking on links or

downloading attachments that

come with unexpected/unknown

emails or SMSs.

Tip #3


Once done, always Log Out.

Avoid clicking on options like

‘Remember Me’ or ‘Keep me

logged in’.

Tip #4


Never store banking

information like login

ID/Passwords, credit/debit

card number, its CVV number,

etc., on your phone.

Tip #5


Secure your

phone with a

Password or PIN.

Tip #6


Use a reliable

mobile security

app.

Tip #7


Having a reliable mobile

security app will ensure that you

do not land on fake or malicious

websites designed to steal your

personal or banking information.


#3. How Quick Heal provides a

safe and secure mobile

banking experience


Quick Heal Total Security for

Android protects you from

all types of mobile banking

threats, with these features:


Blocks fake and phishing websites,

keeping your personal and

banking information safe.

Anti

Phishing


Inspects every downloaded app

to ensure that is not harmful.

Background

Scan


This helps you erase sensitive data

(like user ID and passwords, etc.)

securely so that it does not get

misused by malicious apps or

hackers.

Delete

Personal Data


Blocks unwanted numbers,

reducing risks of phishing attacks

perpetrated via calls and SMSs.

Call &

Message Filter


Helps identify apps (such as

banking apps) whose permissions

may affect your privacy.

Privacy

Adviser


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