Security Tips for Using Internet Trading Account

 

Security Tips for Using Internet Trading Account

 

  • Don't disclose the login ID and password of your online account to any anyone (including our staff);
  • Keep a close eye on all trade documents to monitor your online account. Log on your online account regularly, or when you receive e-statement alert from your broker, to review all transactions promptly. Beware of any suspicious or unauthorised transactions;
  • Watch out for any unauthorised changes to your account information such as telephone number, email address and login password;
  • Set a strong password with at least 8 or more alphanumeric characters. Change it regularly and avoid recycling the same password;
  • Type the website address (URL) or use a bookmark to enter the website. Avoid access the website through internet search engine and suspicious pop-up window;
  • Don't log in your online account when there are unusual pop-up screen or window, or abnormal slow computer response, and when unexpected steps or information are required. Don’t use public computer, or unknown and insecure network connection to access your online account;
  • To protect your computer or mobile device, activate the auto-lock function; install reputable anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-malware programmes and update them as and when they are released; set up a personal firewall. Use the latest versions of operating system, apps, software and browser. Keep software up-to-date;
  • For the network functions, disable any wireless network functions (e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) not in use. Choose encrypted networks when using Wi-Fi and remove any unnecessary Wi-Fi connection settings.

 

Please visit the Investor Education Centre’s website to obtain further security tips when trading online

http://www.thechinfamily.hk/web/en/scams/scam-websites.html.