![]() ![]() Linux is considered pretty secure, keyloggers and other Windows malware don't affect it though you will still need to be careful about visiting genuine sites (phishing). Stick to your main machine, running an updated version of Windows 7 or 8, install a few good malware scanners and practice good security – don't install weird extensions, use something like Web of Trust to ensure the sites you are visiting are genuine.One thing you could consider (though for me it's still overkill) is installing a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu, or a smaller, lighter one like Puppy) on a USB stick and booting into it to do your banking. Updates have ceased, security holes will crop up on a regular basis – I really wouldn't recommend it. ![]() If available you could be issued a hardware token from your bank and go thru some steps to register the physical machine being used to access the platform. Enjoy checking with 24/7 digital banking and no minimum opening deposit. There are plenty of things you can do to make sure your machine is secure, like running regular virus and malware scans, using a good browser and being careful about what extensions you install as well as checking who is looking over your shoulder (and ensuring your credentials are stored safely).One thing I would certainly not recommend is using an old netbook running Windows XP, which is now known to be an insecure operating system. Depending on your bank you may be able to get or buy into a higher security enabled online banking platform. I have never really heard this advice, and if I had I would probably have discounted it. ![]()
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