Tips to stay cyber safe

As cyber-attacks become increasingly advanced and frequent, it's crucial to stay ahead of cybercriminals. These suggestions are vital for safeguarding your data, especially during critical situations.

Stay vigilant for fraudulent emails and fake phone calls.

• Be cautious of strange or urgent demands received via email, phone, or text message.
• Keep an eye out for fake or misrepresented calls.
• Never share information over the phone if you're uncertain about the caller's legitimacy.
• Confirm the validity of a request before disclosing any information to unfamiliar parties.
• Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments if you're skeptical.

Maintain a secure online presence.

• Stick to visiting verified websites and consider bookmarking them. A secure site will start with "https://”, where the "s" indicates security, making data exchange safe and unalterable.
• Utilize two-factor authentication when available, or alternatively, employ strong, unique passwords managed through a password manager.
• Rely only on well-known, credible sources for news updates and contribute only through official donation platforms.

Exercise caution with public Wi-Fi and software downloads.

• Be skeptical of public Wi-Fi networks, steering clear of activities like online banking, email, or social media updates, as these could be compromised by hackers.
• Download apps exclusively from reputable app stores and ensure they are updated regularly.

Be selective about your online interactions.

• Be cautious about what you like and disclose on social media platforms.
• Refrain from publicly sharing sensitive information like your birth date, residential address, contact info, or travel plans, as this can be used maliciously.
• Only connect with individuals you're familiar with, and use privacy settings to control what's visible to others.

Pause. Reflect. Proceed

• Pause if something appears off. 
• Take secure actions in all your online activities. 
• Consider the associated risks.

Remember: alrajhi bank never contacts clients via phone, email, or text to request username/password, account information, or one-time password (OTP). We also don't send emails containing links to login pages like e-banking, contract numbers, or PINs.