Online Bankers Get Free Security Software From HSBC…
HSBC online bank customers are being offered free software to help protect them from hackers.
The software, (called Rapport) from the Trusteer company, runs on both Apple Macintosh on PC computers, will prevent hackers hijacking, or getting data via the browser the customer is using.
The Rapport program is designed to work alongside anti-virus and firewall programmes, giving additonal protection, rather than replacing it.
The director of HSBC’s digital security, Nick Staib, stated that the programme is being downloaded and used by a high percentage of HSBC’s online banking users.
“Download rates have surpassed our most optimistic expectations. I am delighted that so many customers share our interest in keeping personal and banking details safe,” he said.
“Rapport is software that I use myself and I am happy recommending to friends.”
HSBC already has software from Verisign to demonstrate that their websites are really genuine and help to stop its customers becoming victims of phishing scams.
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