Secure mobile registration
- Bennington State Bank’s Mobile Banking services, including our apps, mobile-web interface, and SMS text message banking, are tied to our online banking system
- To log into Mobile Banking, customers will use the same user ID and password as they use for Online Banking
- Mobile Banking only allows one registration per customer
Tips to maintain mobile security
- To help protect your phone from unauthorized use, create a pass code to access the phone
- Download and apply security updates and patches to your mobile browser whenever they are made available, these are designed to protect you from security risks
- To prevent viruses or other unwanted problems, do not open any attachments you receive via text or email from unknown or untrustworthy sources
- Do not install software from unknown sources
- Limit unauthorized access to your mobile phone. Never leave your device unattended during an open mobile banking session
- Never save your Online Banking user ID and password on your mobile device
- Always sign out when you have completed your mobile banking activities
- If your phone is lost or stolen, contact your wireless carrier immediately to stop your wireless service
Identity theft
- Learn more about identity theft from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Information on Identity Theft
Consumer awareness information
Passwords
- Create unique password for online banking that you do not use anywhere else
- Avoid using personal information in passwords
- Do not use the password auto save feature on your browser
- Change your password frequently
Personal Computer
- Always sign out or log off
- Update software frequently and keep your operating system current
- Install and activate a personal firewall
- Activate the automatic update feature
- Set your browser’s security level to the default setting or higher
ID Theft Tips
- Review statements promptly and carefully
- If you use online banking, check your bank accounts daily
- Shred receipts, paper statements, expired cards and other documents that contain personal information
- Periodically check your credit reports
ATM Safety
- Be aware of people and your surroundings
- Observe the card reader and do not use if it appears damaged