4 Simple Steps to Stop a Cyber Thief
January 28 2016 - 12:53PM
Business Wire
Access National Bank Raises Awareness for
Data Privacy Day Jan. 28
In recognition of National Data Privacy Day on January 28,
Access National Bank is urging consumers to take an active role in
protecting their data.
Access National Bank is committed to securing our clients’
financial information by applying industry best practices as well
as training staff in security policies and procedures,” said Wendy
Dunham, Senior Vice President, Risk Management and Security. “We
continue to implement ongoing improvements to our systems and
security measures and offer helpful guidance to our clients.”
To help ensure the safety of personal information, Access
National Bank suggests following these four tips:
- Create c0mplic@t3d passwords.
Avoid birthdays, pet names and simple passwords like 12345. It is
also important to change passwords at least three times a year.
Because friendly theft – theft by someone the victim knows – is the
most common type of identity theft or fraud, don’t share your
passwords with family members and be mindful of who has access to
your personal information.
- Keep tabs on your accounts.
Check account activity and online statements often, instead of
waiting for the monthly statement. You are the first line of
defense because you know right away if a transaction is fraudulent.
Sign up for text or email alerts to be notified of transactions
over a certain dollar amount or online transactions. If you notice
unusual or unauthorized activity, notify your bank right away.
- Stay alert online. Be sure
computers and mobile devices are equipped with up-to-date
anti-virus and malware protection. Never give out your personal
financial information in response to an unsolicited email, no
matter how official it may seem. Your bank will never contact you
by email asking for your password, PIN, or account information.
Only open links and attachments from trusted sources. When
submitting financial information on a website, look for the padlock
or key icon at the top or bottom of your browser, and make sure the
Internet address begins with “https.” This signals that your
information is secure during transmission.
- Protect your mobile device. Use
the passcode lock on your smartphone and other devices. This will
make it more difficult for thieves to access your information if
your device is lost or stolen. Before you donate, sell or trade
your mobile device, be sure to wipe it using specialized software
or using the manufacturer’s recommended technique. Some software
allows you to wipe your device remotely if it is lost or stolen.
Use caution when downloading apps, as they may contain malware and
avoid opening links and attachments – especially from senders you
don’t know.
Tips for Victims:
If you are a victim of fraud and suspect your personal
information has been compromised, you should take the following
steps:
- Call your bank and credit card issuers
immediately so they can take necessary steps to protect your
account.
- File a police report and call the fraud
unit of the three credit-reporting companies.
- Consider placing a victim statement in
your credit report and a fraud alert on your account.
- Keep a log of all the contacts you make
with authorities regarding the matter. Write down names, titles,
and phone numbers in case you need to re-contact them or refer to
them in future correspondence.
- Contact the FTC’s ID Theft Consumer
Response Center at 1-877-ID THEFT (1-877-438-4338) or
www.ftc.gov/idtheft.
Data Privacy Day commemorates the 1981 signing of the
first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and
data protection. It is led by the National Cyber Security
Alliance, a non-profit, public private partnership focused on
cybersecurity education for all online citizens.
Access National Bank was founded in 1999 by professional bankers
and business people. It is an independent, nationally chartered
bank based in Reston, Virginia that serves the Greater Washington
DC Metropolitan area. Access National Bank is a subsidiary of
Access National Corporation and trades on the NASDAQ Global Market
under the symbol “ANCX”. Additional information is available at
www.AccessNationalBank.com.
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