Staying Safe Online

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

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.