ANALYSIS BY ONLINE-TRANSACTION-TIPS.BLOGSPOT.COM FOR DO'S AND DONT'S FOR ONLINE TRANSACTIONS AND ONLINE BANKING

Do's

1. Change your Passwords Periodically : We recommend that you change your passwords regularly, atleast every 30 days or so. To change your Passwords, login to bank url and go to the ''Change Password' option .
2. Keep your Internet Banking Passwords Confidential : We assure you that Bank officials never ask you for your Internet Banking Passwords.
3. Take Care to Log Off : Log Off from your bank url every time after you complete your online banking session. Do not close your browser.
4. Add your bank URL to your List of Favourite Sites : We recommend that you bookmark / add to your favourites the URL of your bank site in order to access information and transact on your account with your Bank.
5. Look for the padlock symbol on the bottom bar of the browser to ensure that the site is running in secure mode before you enter sensitive information.
6. Clear your browser's cache : Clear your browser's cache and history after each session so that your account information is removed, especially if you have used a shared computer to access Internet Banking.
   

Dont's

1. Do not leave personal information lying around in an unprotected place. Always ensure that your cheque books are kept in a secure place.
2. Avoid downloading programs from unknown sources : Some sources may have hidden forms of spyware or viruses that could compromise the security of your computer.
3. Do not open attachments sent through mails, if you do not know the sender.
4. Never open email attachments that have file extensions like .exe, .pif, or .vbs. Such files are usually dangerous.
5. Do not keep computers online when not in use : Either shut the PC off or physically disconnect it from the internet connections.
6. Do not use shared computers : We recommend that you avoid accessing your banking site from a public / shared computer, for eg : cyber cafe etc.