October e-News
Locations, Locations, Locations!
Did you know that Washington Trust has 18 local branches and 130+ ATM’s throughout Rhode Island? Banking with us is easy and convenient. Just visit one of our branches or make a quick stop at one of our ATM’s and you will discover that Washington Trust is always nearby. And, every one of our checking accounts comes with a FREE debit card. Not only do our checking accounts come with a FREE debit card*, but they also include free money management tools to help you organize your day to day finances.
For more information on any of these products and services, please contact us at 800-475-2265 or 401-348-1200. Call us today to find out why Rhode Islanders have chosen Washington Trust for their banking needs for over 211 years.
*Charges may apply when used at a non-Washington Trust ATM.
Security Controls and Best Practices for Securing Your Cell Phone or Mobile Device
The security of your online banking transactions with Washington Trust is very important to us. To prevent and combat potential security attacks on your cell phone or mobile device, we recommend the following best practices.
- Maintain physical control of your cell phone to avoid potential loss of information. Your mobile device can contain personal information such as your birth date, bank information, and family data based on your use of the device.
- Protect your device by locking it through password or PIN protection. If anyone were to find it, they would not be able to access your personal information.
- If your device offers encryption for the device and removable media, take advantage of it. This makes it difficult for someone to obtain the data. If you lose it, the average person who picks it up will not likely have the ability to pull memory chips and decrypt your information.
- Make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully when downloading applications to the device. Be aware that many free applications are made to get personal information from you and others may actually be malicious.
- Download banking applications only from trusted sources. Your best option is to download directly from the bank. If you download from an app store, best practice is to read the terms and conditions as well as the reviews. Tip: Make sure you are NOT one of the first 10 people to download the service.
- If your device supports WiFi, connect to only secure and trusted networks. A network called “FreeWiFi” usually is not the best option.
- Limit the amount of data you store on your phone. This decreases the risk of compromised information if the device is lost or stolen. If you are working on things like tax documents or have personal information on the device, only leave it on the phone while you need it. Otherwise remove it as soon as possible.
- If your provider offers the ability to remotely manage or remove data from your mobile device, know how this works and be prepared to use it in case your device is lost. If you remove all the data, you can limit your loss to just the device itself.
- Inquire with your provider and check with the device manufacturer for device patches and upgrades. Similar to your PC, Smartphone software is updated on an ongoing basis to fix functionality and increase security.
- If your device supports third party security applications (usually Windows Mobile, Symbian, or Palm devices) look for manufacturers that provide firewall, anti-virus and SPAM prevention software.
We hope you find this information helpful. We will continue to send you updated information to help you safe guard your mobile device against potential threats. If you have questions, please contact us at 800-475-2265 or 401-348-1200.
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