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Co-operative Financial Services Introduces Trusteer Rapport to Increase Online Protection for its Internet Banking Customers
June 2011 by Marc Jacob
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has launched a new free service that protects its customers against the threat of online attacks from fraudsters and cyber criminals.
The service called ‘Trusteer Rapport’ provides customers with additional protection for their personal information when they use their computer to access their bank account online.
Rapport will also warn customers of further risks such as phishing attacks; prevent Trojans from capturing their details and inhibit any interference with online communications.
Whilst many people protect their PCs using Firewalls and Anti-Virus software, these solutions alone are often not enough. The sophistication of financial malware, such as Zeus and SpyEye, means individuals can often be unaware that their PC is infected and that confidential information, such as passwords and personal details, are at risk.
Trusteer Rapport locks down the browser and creates a safe tunnel for communication between the customer and their financial institution, helping to prevent fraud.
A light-weight security software that downloads onto the customer’s computer in minutes, Trusteer Rapport works in the background and does not require a change in user behaviour. The solution comes with a rich management application that enables financial institutions to effectively trigger alerts, view and analyse data as well as manage security. Rapport is used by more than 70 financial institutions and over 22 million customers.
