·         Never share your passwords or login information with anyone who is not on your account

·         Create complex passwords using letters, numbers, symbols, and upper and lower case

·         Do not use passwords that include your name, children’s names, mother’s name or their dates of birth

·    When selecting security questions, make sure the answers are not publicly available on sites such as Facebook

·         Never give out your member number, passwords, NI number or date of birth

·         Don’t use public computers to access online banking

·         Be sure to run full virus scans on your devices regularly; quick scans don’t always catch all

·         Look for https in the URL when paying online or giving any personal information

·         Don’t give out your information to websites that are not encrypted or secure

·         Check account activity frequently and notify the credit union of any unauthorized

transactions

·         Review your account statements promptly, for accuracy

·         Receive your statements electronically, rather than by hard copy

•        Install the latest antivirus software on your computer

•        Use firewall protection on your computers & mobile devices

•        Download the latest Windows (or other operating system) updates

•        Be aware of the latest fraud tactics such as phishing and vishing

•        Use Secure mailboxes to send and receive email

•        Download signed applications only from a trusted source

•        For mobile banking platforms using the Android operating system, do not enable Android’s “install from known sources” feature

•        Password protect your mobile phone

•        Keep your mobile phone with you or secure the device when not in use

•        Notify your phone carrier immediately if your mobile phone is lost or stolen so that it can be deactivated

•        Adopt safeguards such as not opening attachments or clicking on links contained in email from unfamiliar sources