It would seem that the computer is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives each and every day. There's good reason for that perception... it's true. One specific area that is becoming incredibly popular is online banking. Customers love it because it is very convenient and a great time saver. The banks love it because it automates a great many functions for them and cuts down on their overhead.

The number one concern of anyone that deals with online banking should be security. Putting your personal information over the Internet can be risky, there is no denying that. Fraud and identity theft have become huge problems in the modern age. There are any number of hackers and thieves out there in cyberspace just waiting to prey on innocent people.

Fortunately for us, the financial institutions of the world are very aware of this problem and are working aggressively to combat it. There was a time when a bank's chief security concern was whether they would be robbed or not. I think we've all seen the old movies about Bonnie & Clyde, John Dillinger and the like... to say nothing of the daring train robberies of the wild west. Now banks face a new and much deadlier challenge than ever before, and instead of wearing a mask and using a gun, the bad guys are now invisible and use keyboards.

Identity theft has now become so prevalent that thieves are rifling through garbage to attain any information that they can use to steal from their unsuspecting victims. With this said, there are some simple, common sense approaches that will go along way to securing personal bank information.

1. Do not share your passwords with anyone.

2. Keep important documents locked in a safe or safety deposit box.

3. Shred documents that you no longer need.

4. If you bank online, make sure your bank is using a secure, encrypted site (It's OK to ask what security features they employ).

5. When using an ATM make sure no one can see the codes you enter.

These are a just a few of the things that can be done to keep banking information secure and to avoid possible crimes against you.

While many of these suggestions seem to be glaringly obvious, all to many times they are taken for granted or just plain ignored. It is at these times when the criminals are at their best. Individuals that grow careless and complacent are exactly what criminals look for.

Don't be careless: Keep Your Bank Information Safe!

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BoNY 4.5 Million Consumer's Data Loss

View Original Article Sat, 31 May 2008 14:40:51 -0500
This just in from the "when will they ever learn" file. The Bank of New York (BNY Mellon) waited 8 weeks after the Connecticut legal requirement to inform the public of this very serious data loss...

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The Bank of New York (BNY Mellon) waited 8 weeks
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public of this very serious data loss involving personal
information which was unencrypted.

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Identity Theft Hits Lifelock CEO From His Own Ads

View Original Article Mon, 26 May 2008 22:29:31 -0500
In response to dares posed by the CEO of Lifelock, an Arizona firm which has run ads featuring his Social Security Number (SSN), an instance of identity theft fraud was successfully perpetrated...

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DMX Charged with Identity Theft - San Francisco Chronicle

View Original Article Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:25:33 GMT

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DMX Charged with Identity Theft San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 11 hours ago The star -- real name Earl Simmons -- was charged in Arizona on Tuesday with one count of theft and one count of stealing someone else's identity. ...

Former bank teller pleads guilty to identity theft - Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers

View Original Article Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:05:49 GMT

Former bank teller pleads guilty to identity theft Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers, PA - 2 hours ago A former teller at the Lafayette Hill branch of the Wachovia Bank has admitted his involvement in an identity theft ring that stole $43000 from bank ...

Facts About Identity Theft - American Chronicle

View Original Article Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:27:59 GMT

Facts About Identity Theft American Chronicle, CA - 18 hours ago Identity theft is the quickest growing crime in the nation. It is said to be the number one fraud crime at this time. The facts of how widespread this crime ...

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Man gets five years for identity theft (El Paso Times)

View Original Article Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:20:11 GMT
ID theft sentence: EL PASO -- A man was sentenced to the maximum five years in prison for identity theft by U.S. District Court Judge Frank Montalvo, the U.S. attorney's office said Wednesday.

Former bank teller pleads guilty to identity theft (The Colonial)

View Original Article Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:29:36 GMT
A former teller at the Lafayette Hill branch of the Wachovia Bank has admitted his involvement in an identity theft ring that stole $43,000 from bank customer accounts.

Identity theft suspect arrested, hit 2 Phoenix Alltel stores (ABC 15 Phoenix)

View Original Article Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:52:00 GMT
Police arrested an identity theft suspect at a Phoenix hotel on Wednesday. Delbert Peck allegedly used false social security numbers to open cellular phone accounts.