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Online security - The steps we take
Ensuring your online transactions are safe and secure
As a bank we are used to thinking about security. The growth of the Internet has offered greater flexibility for us all, but it also brings new risks that must be guarded against. At HSBC, we use industry standard security technology and practices, focusing on three key areas – privacy, technology and identification to safeguard your account from any unauthorised access.
Online security - The steps you can take
There is much that you can do to protect yourself online. Some are simple, others may require a little time invested or help from someone else.
If nothing else, please follow the five "golden rules".
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