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Cybersecurity Month: Bank Protection and Prevention

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Cybersecurity Month: Bank Protection and Prevention

October 7, 2024   /   Tami McMoran

Post Date: 10/07/2024

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and at Capital Bank, safeguarding your financial information is our top priority.

To kick off the month we’re sharing essential tips on how to protect your accounts, prevent fraud, and maintain excellent cybersecurity hygiene.

From secure banking practices and multi-factor authentication to recognizing phishing scams and avoiding public Wi-Fi risks, we’re here to help you stay vigilant and secure.

Here are four strategies to help you protect your bank information and prevent information
theft:

Secure your banking practices with long passwords. Strong passwords are crucial when securing your accounts and the reasoning behind them is relatively simple. The longer the password, the longer it takes for a computer to crack that password.

Utilize multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication uses an extra device to secure your account which a hacker would not have access to. This provides excellent protection and enforces an added layer of security.

Recognize and identify phishing attempts. Phishing is the number one way that hackers access information, it’s important to keep an eye out for signs of phishing. Some signs include a sense of urgency, suspicious links or attachments, and emails that seem to be coming from your bank or IT department. Banks are never going to ask for your password, so keep that in mind when deciding whether to open an email or not.

Don’t access confidential information over public Wi-Fi. When accessing banking or other confidential information, it is best practice not to do so over public Wi-Fi. Hackers will often plant networks and make them available for people to use. In doing so, these hackers can steal your information over those networks. Instead, a much safer way to access your private banking information is by utilizing a virtual private network, or VPN.

How Capital Bank Can Help

We encourage you to discuss these strategies with your managers to strengthen your banking information security. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to Capital Bank. Our team is here to help you implement these practices and ensure your financial information is safe.

Watch the video below to hear Anguel Lindarev, Chief Information Officer at Capital Bank, provide insights on these topics.

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