Staying safe while online banking

There can be no doubt that online banking is one of the developments that has revolutionised an industry. The ability to check your balance, pay bills, move money, or even apply for accounts without having to leave your seat has meant banking has become easier and infinitely more convenient for millions of people.

However as with all technological advances these days you can’t always be sure that you aren’t being left vulnerable. While some things may not seem like a huge problem if they get hacked, there are very few people who would not consider it a serious problem if their bank accounts were to get hacked. So how can we be certain that our money and data are secure when using online banking apps?

The first step is to ensure that the app you are downloading is the official one. Often your bank's website will have a link to download their app and ensure that you do this using a trusted platform such as the Google Play Store or the App Store. Checking the rev...