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Update your operating
system and Web browser. Install patches and updates
to ensure you have the latest security features.
o Microsoft
Windows Security
o Apple
Security Updates
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Desktop Banking supported browsers
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Use anti-virus software.
Choose a product that offers automatic updates to keep
your system safe from the latest threats.
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Install a firewall.
Firewalls protect your system from incoming threats. Some
also prevent unauthorized outgoing communications. For
“always on” connections, such as a cable modem
or DSL, a firewall is a critical part of your online security.
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Scan your computer for spyware.Installed
without your consent, spyware monitors or controls your
computer use. It may be used to send you pop-up ads, redirect
your computer to websites, monitor your Internet surfing,
or record your keystrokes, which, in turn, could lead
to identity theft.
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Don’t get hooked by “phishers.”
Phishing is an attempt by email or pop-up ad to deceive
a user into disclosing personal or financial information.
Click here
for information on how not to get hooked.
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Double-check the security of
Web sites. When conducting financial transactions,
be sure the site you are visiting is secure. Look for
a lock symbol in the lower right corner of your browser
window, or you can confirm the site is secure by the “https://…”
in the address bar. The “s” indicates that
the site is secured and encrypts your data. Mid American’s
Desktop Banking uses 128-bit encryption, which the highest
level commercially available.
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Mid American Credit
Union guarantees the security of Desktop Banking
You never have to worry about online security when using
Desktop Banking. Our guarantee covers you 100% if any
funds are improperly removed from your account. More
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