Online Security Tips
Take your online security seriously
At Bank of Oklahoma, we go the extra mile when it comes to securing your personal and financial information. You can also protect yourself by identifying and preparing for potential threats. Below you can find tips and best practices when it comes to banking online.
Our approach to online security
Encryption helps protect your private information by scrambling it so that it cannot be intercepted and read by anyone else. When you visit a site that requires encryption, your browser will display a key or a lock. If you are not in a secure area, the key or lock will be broken.
For Microsoft browsers: To check your level of encryption, go to the "File" menu, select "Properties," and then select "Security." Another way is to select "Help" then "About Internet Explorer."
Encryption helps protect your private information by scrambling it so that it cannot be intercepted and read by anyone else. When you visit a site that requires encryption, your browser will display a key or a lock. If you are not in a secure area, the key or lock will be broken.
For Microsoft browsers: To check your level of encryption, go to the "File" menu, select "Properties," and then select "Security." Another way is to select "Help" then "About Internet Explorer."
Bank of Oklahoma will never call, text, or email you to request your password or other sensitive information like PINs or social security numbers.
Help protect yourself
Use these tips to help make sure you stay safe online
Make sure to update apps regularly
Updating apps is necessary to maintain the security of your device and personal information. Developers regularly release new versions of their apps to address security vulnerabilities and bugs that could be exploited by hackers. By installing updates, you ensure that your apps are equipped with the latest security features and patches.
Do not open suspicious emails
To identify suspicious emails, look for signs such as misspelled words, unfamiliar senders, urgent language, and requests for personal information or money. Be cautious of emails that create a sense of urgency, claim to be from a government agency or financial institution, or include attachments or links that you were not expecting.
Use a strong and unique password
A strong password is necessary to protect your personal and financial information from cybercriminals. Weak passwords are easily guessable and can be cracked within seconds, leaving your accounts vulnerable to hacking and identity theft. A strong password, on the other hand, is complex, unique and difficult to guess.
Do not share your personal information
You should never share your personal banking information with anyone, as it puts you at risk of financial fraud and identity theft. Your banking information includes sensitive data such as your account number, routing number, PIN and password. This information can be used by cybercriminals to gain access to your account.