BAT notifications about One Time Password products

Click here for the public announcement issued by Banks Association of Turkey (BAT) on December 2, 2009.

Important Security Warnings for All Banking Channels

I. Rule

Consistently follow your bank’s notifications on the use and security of their products.

II. Rule

Regardless of the banking channel, if you are unsure of or have any questions about any security issues, please contact your bank.

III. Rule

Your ID is an important document. Therefore, please do not store a scanned copy of your ID in your computer. Please do not put a photocopy of your ID in an unsecure place. Pay very close attention when storing your personal information. In you suspect any security violation, take the necessary security measures.

Security Measures for Internet Banking

  • Your Internet passwords are the key to accessing your online account information.  Do not write down your passwords anywhere and do not store your passwords in your computer or your browser.
  • Do not make Internet banking transactions on unsecure computers or on computers that do not belong to you.
  • Banks never request your personal information by e-mail. Therefore, do not reply to e-mails that ask you for your personal information.  Do not send your personal information by email.  Please notify your bank immediately in such instances.
  • Do not click on links in e-mails sent to you by unfamiliar persons or institutions.  Likewise, do not download any attachments to the e-mails on your computer.
  • Write down the address of the Web site you want to access through your browser.
  • Do not use unlicensed or copied software on your computer.
  • Use updated versions of your computer’s operating system.
  • Install antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall software programs on your computer and update them regularly.
  • Antivirus programs protect you against viruses or similar software.  Viruses can steal your data and cause damage to your computer.
  • Firewalls are part of your computer system that protect your computer and data against threats on the Internet.
  • Use the products compatible with the security measures that your bank offers and adjust your Internet banking security settings according to your needs and use.

Security Measures for WAP Banking*
Security Measures for Telephone Banking
Security Measures for ATM Transactions