Focus on Security - Central Bank

Internet security is a popular and relevant topic for many, if not all, of Central Bank's customers. Because your security is very important to us, we have dedicated this area of our website to keep you more informed. The articles below cover a wide range of topics we will continue to add information to help keep you, our valued customers, updated on current security issues.

Topic	Description
Vishing	Fraudulent automated phone calls claiming to be from Shazam (March 2009).
10 Ways to Stop Identity Theft	It's better to know how to prevent ID Theft than to know how to pick up the pieces once it's happened to you. Here are ten things you can be proactive about.
RSA Online Security	Dual-Authentication will be a requirement for all Internet Banking accounts by December 31, 20006. RSA Online Security will be the Dual-Authentication used for most of Central Banks customers. (Dec 2006)
SHAZAM Notice	Phishing emails are being sent to SHAZAM customers asking them to update their account information. (Aug 2005)
Identity Theft, Don't Let It Happen to You	The Iowa Attorney General Office's information about Identity Theft issues and some great tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
Pharming	Different types of software can be installed on your system without your consent or knowledge (the seed) to gain access to your personal information.
FBI Fraud Alert	A fraud alert poster from the FBI which presents questions to address the popular ways people are being scammed or unknowingly involved in fraud.
Phishing	Seemingly legitimate e-mail messages asking users to follow a link to a website where they inadvertently give away their user names, passwords, or other personal information.