Bank Pekao warns! These mistakes can cost you a loss of savings
Bank Pekao warns customers about the growing wave of cyber criminals. Check how to secure your account, what passwords are a threat and how to avoid fraud.
Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to capture data and money of bank clients. Bank Pekao has published a warning in which it warns against dangerous practices when creating passwords and suggests how to successfully secure its account.
What slogans are your account exposing?
Bank Pekao warns that using simple slogans such as Name, date of birth, popular phrases (“password123”) or characters on the keyboard (“qwerty”)does not provide safety. Cybercriminals break into accounts, using automatic programs to break weak security.
How to create a safe password?
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It should consist of lowercase and upper letters, numbers and special characters (#, @, &).
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Each service should have unique password – You can’t use the same for different websites.
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It is worth activating two -stage login (e.g. confirmation by SMS or by application).
Safe login rules – the bank reminds you of key rules
Password masking
Pekao uses a function masking passwordswhich means that when logging in, the user enters only selected charactersnot a full password. Thanks to this, cyber criminals cannot capture the whole string of characters.
The bank will never ask you for a full password! If someone on the phone or e-mail requires full login data, then you will certainly try to fraud.
Do not save passwords on cards or in browsers – instead of use password managerwhich will ensure their safe storage.
What to do in case of suspected fraud?
If you suspect your data may have been taken over:
- Return the cards and block access to online banking – this can be done in the Peopay application or by calling the number 519 222 222.
- Report the case at the bank’s helpline and provide all necessary information.
- Notify the police or prosecutor’s office about the suspicion of committing a crime and inform the bank about it.
Don’t be fooled – follow the safety rules
Internet fraud is becoming more and more sophisticated, which is why the bank appeals for prudence. The use of strong slogans, using a two -stage login and ignoring suspicious messages can protect your money from criminals.
