Credit card skimmers, once a common nuisance at ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, still pose a risk for those who swipe their cards. To stay ahead of these data thieves, opt for chip-and-pin or contactless payment methods whenever possible. Chip and PIN: enhanced security Chip-and-pin technology offers a more secure way to make payments. Instead of […]

Given their importance and propensity to cyberthreats, take stock of your financial apps by conducting regular audits. Specifically, review permissions and access, keep all software up-to-date, encrypt all data, be on the lookout for suspicious activity, ensure a backup is in place and test account recovery. Here’s a checklist for a comprehensive financial app security […]

Stay vigilant against potential financial fraud by frequently reviewing your bank and credit card records. Look out for any unauthorized transactions or suspicious activity — irrespective of how major or minor any given transaction may be. Reporting any discrepancies promptly can help mitigate the impact of identity theft or unauthorized access to your accounts.

Many websites propose to store your card details for future transactions. While this offers convenience, it also carries a certain level of risk. In the event of a security breach, your card information could potentially be stolen and misused for fraudulent purchases. An alternative to this would be to manually input your card details with […]

While debit cards might seem like a great substitute for credit cards, given that they don’t accumulate interest-bearing debt, they might pose a higher risk in the event of compromise. This is due to the fact that unauthorized access might directly affect your funds, and the options for resolving such issues are limited. For online […]

Despite their current limited online acceptance, their footprint in brick-and-mortar retail is expanding. These services offer enhanced security as they replace your actual card number with a device-specific identifier. Any retailer displaying the logo of these services typically accepts all three, so feel free to use them if your device is set up accordingly. Moreover, […]