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10/04/2013
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Stênio Ribeiro
Brazil Agency reporter
Brasilia - The Brazilian Federation of Banks ( Febraban ) warns users of banking services the absolute need to be careful about unsolicited emails or of unknown origin , especially if they have attached files , as there is always the risk of containing viruses or " horse Trojan " to capture data in the current account and password of the users .
The recommendation is part of the security primer that febraban releases for the entire banking network , with guidance to users , because of innovations in cyber fraud , especially in this period of strike by bank . The strike began on September 19 .
Febraban advises accountholders to delete the emails from dubious source and be careful especially with files and addresses obtained in chat rooms , known as chats . In such cases , you should not run programs or open files without checking whether the operation is safe . You must use updated antivirus system , even if the content is created and sent by trustworthy person , because the sender may not have been aware of the risk .
Besides banks do not send emails to account holders with any update request , they also draw attention to spam ( emails current ) facilities with promotional , false advertising , curiosities , messages of friendship and religious always guiding referral to other contacts . According FEBRABAN , this type of message is also often used to spread viruses and " Trojan horse " .
For those who make financial transactions over the internet , FEBRABAN says it is necessary to know the risks and take preventive measures to avoid them , how to keep an updated antivirus on your computer , change the password to access the database periodically and only use reliable equipment effectively . Another recommendation is to do transactions in public facilities or unknown .
Edition : Nadia Franco
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