How dangerous is online banking, especially for a teenager? Is is easy for fraudsters to get a hold of your account info because i think i would find it easier to bank online than to have to keep visiting my bank.
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It’s not that dangerous, as long as you AVOID PORN SITES on that computer. At least, use a known clean list of sites and never go anywhere else.
It’s how most people get viruses. And keyloggers. But as for online banking, it’s all done using encryption. I’ve been using it for a long time.
Assuming your bank uses a secure website, online banking is as safe as walking into the bank. Thieves are actually more likely to hack into the banks main database than intercept your online access.
1. Don’t download torrents
2. Don’t go to porn sites
3. Change your password frequently
4. Get an antivirus/spam software
5. Never log into your account unless you are using secured internet connection.
6. Check your balance.
7. Never log in your bank using a shared computer (like in a library)
You should be 99.9% safe. There’s no such thing as 100% secured.
