Is there a free antivirus that helps with online banking?
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
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12:00 am
L.L.L asked:
My Mom does online banking and she uses Internet explorer(Ughh) and I don’t trust it. Plus she doesn’t really know much about viruses and I don’t want her to get scammed.
My Mom does online banking and she uses Internet explorer(Ughh) and I don’t trust it. Plus she doesn’t really know much about viruses and I don’t want her to get scammed.
Filed under: Online Banking
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I would recommend Norton Internet Security 2010, I have Norton Internet Security 2009, yet it works pretty well. Once, I downloaded a file and almost instantly a pop-up appeared from Norton and said that I had a virus and it immediately fixed it too. So I put my trust in Norton.
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Why anti virus software won’t always keep your computer secure and how it’s possible to steal screen shots:
Moral of the story: Keep your software patched and up to date too.
You’ll need antivirus+firewall+antispyware to be safe.
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Firewall if you have vista it’s pretty good just make sure is enabled.
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Well to help ease your fears a person cannot do anything with your online banking info… nothing at all. Despite what ever you may hear there is nothing they can do accept see the amount of money in the account…
Myth: A person steals your online banking info they can transfer your money to another account.
Truth: All financial institutions require you to be inside of a branch location in order to make 3rd party transfers… all in systems transfers have to be to accounts that are owned by the client.(meaning that you can only move money to and from your accounts)
Myth: If someone steals your online banking info they can get your credit card numbers, debit card numbers and even account numbers.
Truth: All of you account info when using your banks online website they always hash the part of the account numbers, credit card, and debit card numbers… This is done at the financial institute before it is accessed via the web server.(meaning that only half of something is not good enough to get you ripped off.)
People it is not your online banking that is what you should be worried about… heck you can even give someone your full account number… If they don’t have the proper check number(s), routing info, and address info(all three have to be correct) they will not be able to use the info…
Now as for your credit/debit card numbers… guard them with your life. Most shady websites do not require the 3 digit number on the back of the card to make online purchases. All creditable sites will always ask for the card number, name as it appears on the card, expiration date, 3 digit code on the back of the card, and the zip code or full address that the bill is sent to…
Also look for the tell tell signs that the site your visiting is legit…
Good sites will always have you login before making a purchase or even getting your purchasing information… they will also show that they have been tested by a reputable company (Verisign, McAfee)… This will allow you to see that the site is compliant to web security standards… Hope this helps
EDIT:
Also do not store personal information on your computer. Things like user names, passwords, banking information, credit/debit card numbers, SSN numbers, or photo copies of DL’s, ID’s or birth certificates… Also any anti-virus software you choose you must run the updates and also run the updates for Windows this will help keep you system safe from potential viruses… don’t click links on emails that are in your junk mail folder… don’t open unknown emails that make it through junk mail filters… and never respond to messages claiming to be from site Administrators if you have not requested there help.
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Which IE is she using? If she has upgraded to IE8 it is very secure and safe and named the best browser for protecting consumers against malware and phishing attacks.
It also has InPrivate Browsing which can be enabled when visiting sites with sensitive information, such as online banking websites. InPrivate browsing mode helps prevent your browsing history, temporary Internet files, form data, cookies, and usernames and passwords from being retained by the browser. You can learn more about IE8 as well as download it here:
Feran
Internet Explorer Outreach Team