Top 7 Mobile Banking Security Tips

Mobile banking has revolutionized the way we manage our bank accounts. Internet banking did make our lives easier by letting us bank from the comfort of our desktops and laptops. But, mobile banking has tremendously increased this level of convenience. What took several hours to deposit an amount of money by standing in a queue, filling forms, etc., now takes a few taps on a mobile or tablet device. All thanks to the advent of mobile banking apps. But as convenient and easy this technology is, it has its own share of disadvantages; the biggest being online banking threats. And to tackle these threats, we have for you a quick list of 7 mobile banking security tips.

Top 7 Mobile Banking security tips

Top Mobile Banking Security Tips

1. Always use official apps
The integrity or safety of a mobile app largely depends on its publisher. You might come across dozens of banking apps for your smartphone. But trust only the one that has been officially released by your bank. And the safest way to do this is by visiting your bank’s official website, and following their instructions on how to download the app.

2. Avoid using banking apps on public Wi-Fi
Unsecured public Wi-Fi networks are always a no-no for visiting sites where you must sign in with your credentials. The same goes for mobile banking apps. The information you pass over such free networks can be easily stolen or intercepted by a hacker. It is always advisable to use your cellular Internet data whenever you wish to use your app for any kind of banking activity.

3. Avoid links and attachments
Mobile banking might also mean visiting the mobile site of your bank. While doing so, never click links received in an SMS or email that claims to take you to your bank’s site. Access the site directly from your mobile browser. Also, never share any information about your bank over an email, SMS, or call.

4. Always Log Out
Remember to sign out or log out of your mobile banking or shopping app once you are done using it. Most banking apps automatically log you out after a fixed period of inactivity.

5. Never store banking information on your phone
It might be convenient for you to store your bank login ID and passwords on your mobile device, but it can spell disaster under certain circumstances. In the event of a phone loss or theft, all such data can get into the wrong hands and may inflict a damage on you which could be beyond repair.

6. Secure your Phone with a Password
If your phone gets lost or stolen, it might become your biggest liability if it is accessed by an unscrupulous person. All your information including the apps running on your phone (especially shopping apps), could be easily exploited by anyone who has no intention of returning the device to you. Hence, to avoid such dreadful situations, always keep your phone in the auto-lock mode. You may choose from options such as Pin, Password, Pattern or Face Recognition mode. Using a pin or a password is more recommended.

7. Use a reliable mobile security app
To conclude with an equally important mobile banking security tip, use a reliable mobile security app. Although the security app won’t add to the safety of your banking app, it will ensure that you do not land on fake or malicious websites designed to steal personal and banking information. Furthermore, the app will also block fake and malicious applications from getting installed on your device.

 

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Rajiv Singha

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  2. Avatar GULAMNABI • April 8, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    valuable guidance. Thanks

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    Thanks

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  5. Avatar RAJENDRA • April 8, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    thanks for the info.

    i am of the age which thinks even internet banking is very hi-tech activity, and I can do it. 🙂

    so far i have avoided mobile banking.

    could you give safety tips for internet banking as well. thanks

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  6. Avatar SHUBHAM RATHOD • April 8, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    IMPORTANT GUIDANCE WHICH I CANT KNOW THANKU

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  7. Avatar Ruturaj • April 8, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Thanks of good tips

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  9. Avatar benet • April 8, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    thanks for very valuable advices

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  10. Avatar H.K.Patra • April 8, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Very useful information.

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  11. Avatar lokanath • April 9, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    thank for this i use all except no-6

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  12. Avatar Dee Kumar • April 9, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Thanks. All Of You.

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  13. Avatar VENKAT • April 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    your guidance are very helpful and we should apply that

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    Thanks

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  17. Avatar Ramesh • April 9, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Thanks no comments

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  18. Avatar prasant • April 9, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Very useful Tips

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    Thanks quic heal and rajib for sharing usefull tips with us…

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  21. Avatar Ashok K Dalvi • April 10, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks, Very useful information

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  22. Avatar sagar • April 10, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    awareness creating tips

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  23. Avatar manoj bhadane • April 10, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks

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  24. Avatar sunil • April 10, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Very useful tips indeed. Thanks

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  25. Avatar AVTAR • April 10, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    very HELPFULL tips THANKS

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  26. Avatar mohammef jahangeer • April 10, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Thanks for ur suggestion.

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  27. Avatar mohammef jahangeer • April 10, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Thanx this is amazing tips

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  28. Avatar Abhijit M • April 11, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks for The great 7 tips

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  29. Avatar Sonia • April 11, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Very much instructive and informative which everybody must know and use in day-to-day life. Thanks a lot for increasing our horizon of knowledge.

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  30. Avatar Fateh Thakur • April 11, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks for such important information

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  32. Avatar Jaideep chandra • April 12, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    while browsing ever time a fake note appears that virus found say to download it but i refuses and erases history and private setting
    is there any Internet security to block this malware websites.
    Really I am sick with this…

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  33. Avatar Gaurang • April 12, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Very useful information, and one should not avoid any of the suggested steps, thanks a lot dear

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  34. Avatar subhas • April 12, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    thankx with regards very useful trips good enggs.

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  35. Avatar subhas • April 12, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    thanks very useful tips good morning to everybody

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  36. Avatar kundan • April 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Nice,advice…I recommend this advice to all mobile banking apps user….

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  37. Avatar karan • April 12, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    If we are in public wifi and start private browsing even then there is chance of hacking?

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  38. Avatar Ashutosh Kumar • April 12, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Is there any Quick Heal anti-virus for Windows Phone?

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  39. Avatar Chandrakant Chaudhari • April 12, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Very usseful I alwas remember it

    Thanks very much

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    Very valuable information, I really appreciate the guidance.

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  42. Avatar sheshu • April 14, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    keep reminding these valuable informatoin… thanks.

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  43. Avatar Arun • April 14, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    good advise of course, thanku

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  47. Avatar Sadhan • April 15, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    valuable points

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  48. Avatar CA AMIT PAL • April 15, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks for valuable information

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  49. Avatar Suraj Prakash • April 16, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Thanks for valuable advice

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  50. Avatar kamal chauhan • April 18, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Very valuable tips thanx

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  51. Avatar Alpesh Kumar • April 27, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    NICE SUGGESTIONS

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  52. Avatar Apurba Kumar Brahma • December 31, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Good suggestions on Wi-Fi.

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  53. Avatar RAMESH MISHRA • January 1, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    Dear Sir,I tried to download quick heal mobile security app on my phone several times.As was mentioned to owner’profile before installing.I could not understand about owner’profile.I searched in my phone and did not find it. I have micromax E455 model smartphone and os loaded with android lollipop.
    Can you please help me out.Regards.

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