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How to protect yourself

Here are some of the steps you can take to protect your devices and personal information.

Protect Your Device

Keep your device operating systems, software and apps up to date
Set up a password and lock your device when not in use
Do not install or run any app or program on your device unless it is from a trusted source
If you use the ONB Mobile App and lose your mobile device, within Online Banking remove the phone number from update security options under my settings

Protect Your Access

Use a personal firewall
Set automatic updates
Install anti-virus software that detects and blocks malware
Use a trusted computer
Avoid unsecured wireless networks
Don’t use the same IDs or passwords for multiple systems

Protect Your Information

Always log out when finished with Online & Mobile Banking
Never store personal or financial information, including User IDs and Passwords, on your device or computer
Install and keep anti-virus software up to date to detect and block malware
Don’t click on links or attachments in unsolicited email
Monitor your personal accounts and financial statements regularly for unexplained activity
Don't confirm or provide personal information in response to an email or text
Check your credit reports - for free - every year
Sign up for automated alerts within Online Banking as a way to monitor when certain account transactions occur
Don’t write your PIN on your card or keep it anywhere in your wallet or purse

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