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Jordanian Financial Institution Boosts Cybersecurity Efforts with Stringent Measures
Amman, Jordan - INVESTBANK, a leading financial institution in Jordan, has taken significant steps to enhance the security of its online services. The bank has obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Certificate of Compliance for the ninth consecutive year, demonstrating its commitment to adhering to the latest and highest security standards.
Robust Cybersecurity Strategy
INVESTBANK’s cybersecurity strategy involves implementing cutting-edge technologies and strict security measures to ensure the integrity of customer information. The bank has also acquired the PCI-DSS certification for its Payment Application, solidifying its position as a trustworthy financial services provider.
Multi-Factor Authentication
To further bolster its defenses against cyber threats, INVESTBANK has introduced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA provides an extra layer of protection for customer accounts, making it significantly more difficult for hackers and fraudsters to gain unauthorized access.
Cybersecurity Awareness
INVESTBANK is committed to promoting cyber awareness among its customers. The bank has launched an Information Security Booklet, which provides valuable insights into common online fraud schemes and tips on how to protect against them. The booklet is available for download from the institution’s website.
The bank has also partnered with the Central Bank of Jordan to promote financial literacy and awareness about methods of financial fraud. Additionally, INVESTBANK encourages customers to report any suspicious activities or attempted fraud to its customer service department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do hackers and fraudsters target clients’ accounts and card information? A: Hackers and fraudsters make a lot of money from online frauds; they steal card information and account credentials to sell them on the dark web.
Q: What is the dark web? A: The internet consists of many layers. Part of the internet is the surface web that encompasses everyday internet browsing and is available to the generic public, such as search engines, email services, public websites, and more. There is also the deep web that protects private accounts and information not meant for public viewing, such as medical records, legal documents, and private databases. The third type is the dark web, the hidden collective of internet sites not indexed by search engines and not visible to the public. Access to the dark web requires special software and relies on cryptography.
Q: How can I ensure that I connect to investbank.jo or iBank.jo and not a fraudulent website? A: First, keep an eye on the URL and make sure that you are visiting the correct website. Second, you may check the validity of the website certificate in your browser and that the certificate is valid and issued to INVESTBANK.
Q: Why is Multi-Factor Authentication so important? A: Reliance on passwords only to access your accounts is insufficient; hackers have many techniques to steal or guess passwords. By using MFA, you can protect your accounts even if your password is stolen or guessed. MFA allows you to use another factor of authentication that is difficult for hackers to get, such as an OTP sent to your phone number.
Q: How do hackers usually steal passwords? A: Hackers use a variety of methods to steal passwords. One widely used technique is social engineering, where hackers convince victims to visit a fake website to log into their accounts or update their passwords, for example. Another method that is also used widely is installing a virus on a victim’s computer or mobile device; whenever the victim visits an online service that requires login, the virus captures the password and sends it to the attacker.
Q: Why should I not provide my sensitive information to anybody else, even those pretending to be from INVESTBANK? A: Your sensitive information should be solely known by you, and you should not share your sensitive information with anybody else, including family members, friends or even INVESTBANK staff. If somebody knows your sensitive information, they can access your accounts, conduct fraudulent transactions on your behalf, reset your passwords, claim your digital identity, and more. Sensitive information includes your passwords, OTP, credit and debit card details, and personal information that uniquely identifies you.