What is online security?

This section is designed to make you aware of some of the latest threats that exist when managing your money online so you can protect your money in the same way you would protect your house, your car, or other things that are valuable to you.

Birmingham Midshires is committed to looking after your money on the internet. We use a variety of security measures to keep all your details totally safe when you manage your money online.

TOP TEN TIPS ON PROTECTING YOURSELF ONLINE

• Ensure you have Anti-virus protection
• Make sure you're protected by a Firewall
• Keep your computer software up to date
• Look after your security details
• Protect yourself from Phishing, Trojans and spyware
• Don't be taken in by e-mail cons
• Check the security of e-commerce sites
• Log out properly when you've finished with a security site
• Exercise caution when using computers in public places
• Read this 'Online Security' section to understand how to protect your computer and who to contact if you're a victim of fraud.

Bank Safe Online

For more advice and a step by step guide to staying safe online visit www.banksafeonline.org.uk a website launched by APACS the UK payment association working on behalf of the banking industry.