MOBILE BANKING SECURITY TIPS

Mobile banking is a term used to refer to systems that allow customers of a financial institution to conduct a number of financial transactions through a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet. While,

Online banking, also known as internet banking, e-banking, or virtual banking, refers to carrying out banking operations on the Internet.

For safe and secure mobile banking.

• Always install banking apps only from official stores such as Google Play Store or Apple Store.

• Avoid using banking apps on free, unsecure Wi-Fi networks available in cafes, airports, hotels etc.

• Secure your phone with a password or Pin.

• Use a reliable mobile security application.

• Never store banking details like banking information like Login ID/passwords, credit/debit card number etc. on your phone.

• Once done always Logout. Avoid clicking options like “Remember me” or “Keep me logged in”.

• Avoid clicking links or opening/downloading attachments that come with unknown/unexpected emails or SMSs.

• Don’t send personal information via SMS (text messaging); Never disclose via text message your personal or financial sensitive information.

• Make each account password strong and unique and avoid reusing them.

– KE-CIRT More tips can be found here:https://www.ke-cirt.go.ke/index.php/bulletins-and-guides/