Staying Safe Online

You play a crucial role in preventing others from logging on to your account.

Green means "Go"
New Website Security Measures Give you Greater Peace of Mind.

Notice anything different about our Website? Perhaps the “green bar” in the web browser address box at the top of your screen? Well, we’re happy to announce that the “green bar” means www.usecu.org now has an Extended Validation SSL Certificate.

What is Extended Validation SSL Certificate?
An EV SSL certificate is third-party authentication provided by Certificate Authorities (CA) that gives you an additional layer of security and extra peace of mind. Companies that adopt the CA security platform must follow a strict management process as part of the CA/Browser Forum.

When you visit a Website secured with an EV SSL Certificate, the browser address bar turns green (in high-security browsers) and a special field appears with the name of the legitimate Website owner along with the name of the security provider that issued the EV SSL Certificate.

What does this “green bar” mean for you?
This “green bar” verifies that you are in-fact visiting USE’s official website and you can rest assured that any time you visit us, you're visiting a safe and secure Website.  It’s another way we provide the extra protection you deserve.
 

Choose Your Password Wisely
Never use easy-to-guess passwords, such as your date of birth, pet's name, or social security number. USE Credit Union allows you to set a password that is 6-15 characters long. The password is case sensitive and requires at least 1 letter, at least 1 number, and cannot contain leading or trailing blanks.

Never reveal your password to another person. You should periodically change your password by following the User Options link in Online Banking.

Secure Your Computer
There are simple steps even the "nontechnical" among us can take to keep our home computers safe. Keep your operating system and browser up to date. Apply patches soon after they are made available. Run anti-virus software and update the virus definitions regularly. New viruses are announced nearly every day! We also recommend that you run a personal firewall if you have an "always on" high speed Internet connection.

Spyware has become prevalent in recent months, and some of it can be extremely harmful to your computer and your personal information! You might have a spyware problem if you notice a sudden increase in pop-up ads, if your home page has changed without your knowledge, if you see unexpected toolbars or icons on the screen, and even if your computer is responding much more slowly than it has in the past.

Use Only Trusted Computers
USE Credit Union does not recommend you use a public computer to bank online. It is impossible for us, or for you, to know what security exists on a computer at a library, Internet café, or public university. Some computers may contain spyware designed to capture your Online Banking User ID and password at the time you log in. Use only a computer that you know and trust.

Learn more about how USE Credit Union protects your personal information in an online environment.