Cyber Security Tips

Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown sources.
Never reply/forward the mail in case it is found suspicious
Be suspicious of mails even when received from known sources when you are not expecting it.
Do not provide any personal or financial information (like user name, password, credit/debit card credentials etc.) over email
Be wary and cautious of unsolicited emails that demand immediate action
Pay attention to URL of a website. Malicious sites may look identical to a legitimate site but the URL may use a variation in spelling such as ‘l’ may be replaced with identical looking ‘1’ etc,.
Always think twice before clicking on any link attached in the e-mail
Check the URL by placing (hovering) mouse pointer on the link provided in the mail which displays the correct website / URL where the link is actually pointed.

Do not blindly click on pop-ups
Do not download software's which are not Approved by Bank
Do not Upload any data belonging to bank on Internet
Users are responsible for protecting their Internet account and password
Users should ensure that they do not access websites by clicking on links provide in emails or in other websites

Older versions of web browsers may contain vulnerabilities. So keep it up to date
Pop-ups can be used as a front for malicious activities. It is advisable to block pop-ups

Do use hard to guess Passwords
Do not use same password for all Accounts
Do not write passwords anywhere
Do not use personal information as password e.g. DOB, Name, Mobile No…
Passwords should be unique from previously used passwords.
You are responsible for the work carried out in your User ID. It is your digital identity
Passwords should be created so that they can be easily remembered

CREATE AN ALTERNATE EMAIL ADDRESS

Instead of using your primary email address for every online account, create an alternative email address for public-facing accounts and users

DON’T GIVE AWAY ADMIN RIGHTS

When a new software or app is asking for system admin rights check the access it’s asking for, look in documentation for reasons why, and contact a support team if possible

CREATE A SECURITY PLAN

Create a checklist for yourself of do’s and don’ts, reminders for regular backups and updates. Please read Cyber security Policy, Information Security Policy & CISO office Circulars.

BE CARD SMART

Don’t save your card information when you purchase something online or on an app

KEEP RECOVERY INFORMATION CURRENT

Check and update the recovery email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses associated with your accounts

DON’T CLICK LINKS FROM SUSPICIOUS SOURCES

MONITOR ACCOUNT ACTIVITY

CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNTS

Go through all your email accounts, delete what you aren’t using anymore and set up stringent security measures for the accounts you want to keep

BACK UP YOUR DATA

Back up your data frequently and in multiple locations to protect your critical information

UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARE

DISABLE AUTO-CONNECT

Make sure your Wi-Fi auto discovery functions and Bluetooth is off when you are travelling or in public.

CONTROL MOBILE APP ACEESS

Get into the habit of not installing any app unless they come from the official app store

REVIEW YOUR PASSWORDS PERIODICALLY

Make sure they are strong and contain an assortment of characters and change them regularly.

REGULARLY UPDATE YOUR BROWESERS

Make sure you’re using the latest versions of your Internet browsers and any related plug-in.

PROTECT YOUR SYSTEMS

Carefully vet antivirus, firewall, and ad-blocker solutions are patched and updated on regular basis

SET UP 2FA (TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION)

Make sure to link your accounts to your cell phone and/or emails address to verify tour identity when you sign in