Nowadays, Many of us are using Mobile banking apps for transactions at various merchants, fund transfer, shopping, recharge etc. Because max Mobile banking apps are user-friendly and can be used in a very easy way. But We never care about the security and safety of using Mobile banking apps. Here we are going to tell you some Safety and Security tips while using Mobile banking apps on your Smartphone.
Tips to Ensure Better Safety and Security while using Mobile banking apps on your Smartphone
Here we are giving 5 points to keep in mind while using Mobile banking apps on your Smartphone-
1-Keeping unknown sources disabled
- You can check this option on your phone head to Settings > Security and make sure the “Unknown sources” box is unchecked.
- You must ensure that, In your smartphone, This features should be disabled. in order to ensure that any third party apps don’t get installed on their phone, while this option is kept disabled no apps can be installed on your phone via the APK file package,
2- Do not download the App from third-party sources
You must ensure to install the app only on Google Play store,iTunes, Windows store or your bank’s official site, And Plese do not download any app from third party sources, websites, or links provided on SMS,
3- Keeping your Mobile Software Updated
- You must update your device by Settings > About device > Software updates
- From above location, you can Download and install the latest software updates on your phone.
- Various software updates are released by the device manufacturers from time to time, these are aimed to fix the security issues. So, Must update your mobile to keep better security
- The user must also keep his/her banking app always updated to its latest version, once an update releases, you must update your app.
4- Checking App Permissions & Keeping App Updated
When You install a software, It asks for some permission to access calls, SMS etc. So, Before downloading an app from the Google play store or other stores, A user must check permissions of the app, This will help you in determining, the stuff an app can access on your device
5- Installing a Security App
You must ensure that a good security app should be install. Because Installing a good security app will help you in adding an additional layer of security for your device, A good security app has various features like Antispyware,anti-malware, app privacy protection and various others. There are some good security apps are- McAfee Mobile Security,360 Security, Avast Mobile Security etc.
Others Security Tips-
- While performing a banking transaction on PC, users should avoid performing net banking or other transactions on public computers
- Keep changing Banking password regularly
- Always use latest and most updated version of your browser,
By using above mentioned tips, Users can ensure safety and security for their transactions on mobile banking apps.