Silver Surfer - avoiding cybercrime

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Here is some clarification about being secure on the internet in

the wake of frequent data breaches, including Facebook, British

Gas, TalkTalk, M&S, et al.

1. If your bank sort code and account number have been
   accessed money cannot be taken from your account
   with just that information, unlike credit card details.

2. You do not need to change passwords for banking
   logins - the banks don’t rely only on a single password
   for login.

3. If you have used a password for more than one
   account then your other accounts with that password
   are very vulnerable if that password has been accessed
   in a data breach.

4. If you suspect that your credit card details have been
   accessed then request a replacement card. Consider it
   vital to have online access to your credit card account
   transactions and view them weekly.

5. Never trust an incoming telephone caller. Banks will
   use the letter post to warn you of significant security
   matters or notify you via your logged-in access to
   your bank.

6. The HMRC, banks and broadband providers will never
   ask you for information in an email nor give you a link
   to login and 'resolve a problem’.

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