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The following guidelines will help you identify phishing early so you can keep your information safe.

We have established the following standard Digital Banking security controls that you should be familiar with.

When creating accounts online, banking or otherwise, it is recommended that you create a strong password that is difficult to crack or guess. A strong password should aim to be 12 characters, contain numbers, symbols, capital letters, lower case letters, cannot be found in a dictionary and would not be obvious to someone who has had a conversation with you. It seems complex and hard to remember—provided below is a way to decide on a new password.

The FDIC often hears from bank customers who believe they may be the victims of financial fraud or theft, and our staff members provide information on where and how to report suspicious activity. To help further, FDIC Consumer News includes crime prevention tips in practically every issue. As part of that coverage, we feature here a list of 10 scams that you should be aware of, plus key defenses to remember.

Protect Your “Cyber Home” With a Solid Foundation. Simple steps to secure your computers and mobile devices for Internet banking and shopping.

To minimize the damage, protect yourself from further harm, and repair your good reputation and credit, it is important to take immediate action such as the steps listed below.

Businesses can help prevent fraud by implementing these controls.

Identity theft can happen despite your precautions. Prompt detection allows you to take defensive action quickly and minimize the damage.

For business accounts, we have established the following standard Mobile Banking security controls.