Comments on: How dangerous is online banking, especially for a teenager?

By: peanutbuttar

peanutbuttar — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:41:09 +0000

It’s not that dangerous, as long as you AVOID PORN SITES on that computer. At least, use a known clean list of sites and never go anywhere else.

It’s how most people get viruses. And keyloggers. But as for online banking, it’s all done using encryption. I’ve been using it for a long time.

By: STEVEN F

STEVEN F — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:41:09 +0000

Assuming your bank uses a secure website, online banking is as safe as walking into the bank. Thieves are actually more likely to hack into the banks main database than intercept your online access.

By: Astro newbie

Astro newbie — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:41:09 +0000

1. Don’t download torrents
2. Don’t go to porn sites
3. Change your password frequently
4. Get an antivirus/spam software
5. Never log into your account unless you are using secured internet connection.
6. Check your balance.
7. Never log in your bank using a shared computer (like in a library)

You should be 99.9% safe. There’s no such thing as 100% secured.