Mobile Security

It would be a good idea to install antivirus software onto your mobile device to ensure your smartphone is secure especially if you choose to do banking on your mobile device.

Below are examples of software you can download to make your mobile devices more secure:-

Below are websites providing tips in mobile device security:-

Mobile banking

Mobile devices are used everyday and have been incorporated into everyday life. We use it for contacting people, buying things online, play games and the Internet. However, the risks that mobile devices have are ever increasing because of this. Mobile banking is becoming popular and has been made secure but like anything there are still risks that people need to be aware of:

  • Criminals may try to access your account to gain personal information or money so ensure your device is protected for instance using antivirus software.
  • Don’t use public Wi-Fi when accessing your bank accounts as anyone can access the hotspot and your transactions could be intercepted.
  • It could just be as simple as someone looking over your shoulder and seeing you enter your login details into your mobile device.
  • If you lose your phone you are at risk of someone accessing your bank details and other personal information.

Your bank should have further advice and information on keeping your information secure, information that’s perhaps more unique to them. It may be worth checking their website or getting in contact with them if you’d like further help.

Safe mobile banking

Below are a few tips to how you can ensure your bank account on a mobile device is secure:

  • Use Wi-Fi which you know is secure. Do not use public Wi-Fi as anyone could intercept a transaction made.
  • Use strong passwords which are harder to guess. Refer to the passwords page for more information –http://itprimer.barton.ac.uk/itprimer/?page_id=740126
  • Always keep your device with you so you don’t lose it, as losing it could have serious consequences which could have easily been prevented.
  • Keep the applications on your mobile device up-to-date.
  • Log out of your account when you have finished.
  • Some antivirus software has safe banking so check to see if your software does. If not, if you want your device to be protected or your banking to be safe and secure, get some antivirus software. Refer to the antivirus software page for more information –
  • Don’t click on links or respond to emails from your bank if they are asking you for banking and personal details.
  • Do not store your passcode on your mobile phone.
  • Make sure you can enter a password/passcode before you gain access into your mobile phone

Norton – 5 Tips for Safer Mobile Banking https://uk.norton.com/norton-blog/2015/09/five_tips_for_safer.html