Something which i had read on SANs:
The American Bankers Association recommends using a dedicated computer
for online banking. Using a dedicated computer for your online banking transactions has become now more affordable as the prices of laptops have come down. With the arrival of nettops in the market it becomes more easy to own a system which can be used only for online usage.
But this system must be kept away from your kids, as kids are prone to clicking on here and there. This can be overcome by having the kids to use another system dedicated only for them and educate the kids on how to surf the web safely.
Tips:
* Keep your dedicated computer out of reach, or even better, under lock and key
* Set a strong password for the Administrator account
* Create a second account that has limited privileges and always use
this account for your online banking
* Contact your computer support provider for information about how to
add, remove and change user accounts
* Turn your dedicated computer off when not in use to help prevent
network-based intrusions
* Keep the operating system secure by applying patches and updates promptly
* Don't scrimp on security software; install a good-quality security
suite and keep it updated
* Never use a wireless connection for online banking
* Use a strong password for your online banking account, and do not use
that password anywhere else
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