{"id":1326,"date":"2022-08-09T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baycoast.bank\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2023-01-17T13:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T18:51:57","slug":"cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baycoast.bank\/en\/security\/cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this digital age, it\u2019s more important than ever to keep your financial and personal information secure. That\u2019s why we wanted to share these five ways to help you protect yourself online and in your day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Keep your smartphones, tablets, and computers updated.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The developers of your devices\u2014as well as the apps and programs you use\u2014make regular updates to their software that keep everything running smoothly and safely. If you\u2019re worried about forgetting to check every so often, consider choosing the \u201cautomatic updates\u201d feature within each program or app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install software that protects your device from malware and computer viruses that can log your keystrokes and even capture your password and payment information while you\u2019re online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Never respond to an unsolicited email or phone call from us.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Neither BayCoast Bank nor its affiliates will ever ask you for personal information like your account number, Social Security number, or username and password combo by email, phone, or text message. However, if you call us, we might ask you to validate your identity by confirming personal information.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BayCoast Bank nor its affiliates will ever ask you for personal information like your account number, Social Security number, or username and password combo by email or phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Check the web address of every site you visit.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the online world, you\u2019ll come across website addresses that begin with either http:\/\/ <\/strong>or https:\/\/<\/strong>. Pay close attention, because only<\/em> the ones that start with https:\/\/ can be considered secure because they encrypt information sent to you and from you online. When you\u2019re planning to shop or do online banking, this becomes even more important. Make sure https:\/\/<\/strong> is included at the beginning of every site you visit. We\u2019d also recommend only banking from a personal computer and devices you\u2019re familiar with\u2014and always log out of your online accounts when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Put some work into your passwords.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sure, it might seem<\/em> easier to have the same password for every site and account you access online. It\u2019s easier for scammers and cybercriminals to get your info that way, too. Use a different password for every account, and make sure they\u2019re tough to crack\u2014even a nonsensical series of letters, numbers, and symbols is better than using your dog\u2019s name or your anniversary date. If you\u2019re worried about coming up with (and forgetting) passwords, there are easy-to-use programs that will create and store them for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a different password for every account, and make sure they\u2019re tough to crack\u2014even a nonsensical series of letters, numbers, and symbols is better than using your dog\u2019s name or your anniversary date.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Don\u2019t be too<\/em> social on social media.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re keeping in touch with friends and family, cybercriminals are on the lookout for your information\u2014things like where and when you were born, your pet\u2019s names, and other details that can help them decipher passwords you use there and elsewhere online. Only connect with people you know, and be wary of sending money or other financial info to anyone through social sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out our Cyber Security videos for more tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Online Banking Threats<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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