Web Banking security can be breached when computers become infected by
computer viruses or spy ware. A computer viruses is a software program that has been hidden in another
program with the intent of causing harm to others. When the code is
executed, it attaches itself to other programs in the system and is passed
from one computer to another by email and through the sharing of programs.
There are many different types of computer viruses. One type in
particular is designed to record your keystrokes and to send the
recorded information to someone over the Internet who can use it to access
your account.
There are tens of thousands of computer viruses in existence today, many
of which are spread in programs that are shared between users. In
addition to adopting safe computing habits, it is essential to use a virus
scanner to check incoming and outgoing mail for viruses. Because hundreds
of new viruses are created each week, it is important to download virus
signatures on a regular basis. The major virus-checking programs can
be configured to download virus signatures daily and run a full scan of your
computer when you are not using it.
