Online Banking Security Best Practices

The online security measures used by The First National Bank of Gordon are only effective if customers fulfill their responsibilities as outlined in the terms and conditions of our online banking and mobile banking agreements. Here are some helpful tips when using our online banking services.

• Create a strong password with at least 8 characters. When possible, use lower case, upper case, special characters and numbers.
  
• Change your password frequently.
  
• Never share username and password information with anyone. Make sure access credentials are unique.
  
• Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves usernames and passwords.
  
• Do not use a public computer for logging into online banking. Avoid public Wi-Fi.
  
• Check your last login date and time every time you log in.
  
• Review account balances and detail transactions regularly (preferably daily) to confirm payment and other transaction data. Immediately report any suspicious transactions to your financial institution.
  
• View transfer history on a regular basis.
  
• Whenever possible, use Bill Pay instead of checks to limit account number exposure and to obtain better electronic recordkeeping.
  
• View all system alerts. This includes balance alerts, transfer alerts, password change alerts, and Bill Pay alerts.
  
• Never leave a computer unattended while using online banking. Always LOG OUT when finished with the session.
  
• Report known incidents of access credential theft and/or unauthorized online account access immediately.
  
• Protect the system’s security on devices used to access accounts. Use updated antivirus software and perform regular scans.
  
• Use compatible web browsers and/or operating systems during online sessions.