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Quick Answer

Bank-account hacking via email and other channels follows recognizable signs: unusual transactions, small unexpected purchases used to test card validity, denied logins from too many failed attempts, suspicious-activity calls from your bank (never share details on inbound calls), denied transactions from emptied accounts, and unsolicited account closures. Common attack methods are weak passwords, fraud calls posing as bank staff, fake bank websites and phishing links in email, malware that intercepts credentials, public Wi-Fi interception, vulnerabilities in the bank's own systems, and physical hardware like ATM card scanners. Defenses split into three groups: security (verify website security before transactions, avoid sharing data, run reputable antivirus, avoid public Wi-Fi for shopping, inspect ATMs), passwords (unique per account, mix of characters, hide the keypad at ATMs, never share or write down, use a password manager, enable 2FA), and vigilance (report anomalies to the bank, cross-verify transactions, treat phone requests for account details as fraud, monitor credit history, enable text alerts).

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Today, _we are in the digital age, where advanced technology makes everything easier_. The advantage digitalization offers to organizations is especially remarkable. Organizations like banks that had to deal with millions of people and billions of transactions daily can now manage a large proportion of their customers online. As a result, online banking is gaining in popularity, thanks in part to the convenience it accords the customers.

With the advancement in technology, people feel that their **data is secure**; however, this is not always true as _the cybercriminals are also utilizing the same advanced technology and trying hard to acquire sensitive data_ by any means necessary, especially data related to bank accounts.

## Why Do You Need To Protect Your Bank Account?

Wherever there is money, people are looking for easy ways to get rich quickly by getting a hold of it, by hook, or by crook. _No one wants these people to fool them and compromise the safety of their financial information_. After all, this is your hard-earned money, the fruit of your labor that we’re talking about.

There are various things you should be aware of to protect your bank account, and we will take you through a few important points of [email security](/) you should know in this article.

## Indications That Your Bank Account Has Been Hacked

Be [aware of things](https://www.finder.com/bank-account-is-hacked) that look out of place, and keep your eyes open for the following typical signs:

1. **Unusual transactions:** _There is a suspicious transaction or unusual activity done from the account_. The action may be in the form of purchases or transactions made at places you’ve never visited.
2. **Unexpected purchases:** The deal done is of a minimal amount. _The attackers usually do this to test if the card is working or not_ so that they can perform large transactions from the credit/debit card.
3. **Denied login:** _The bank has blocked the login process_. There are chances that the hacker has tried too many logins attempts, and this made the bank prevent using it.
4. **Notifications from your bank:** Depending on your banker, you may get calls regarding [suspicious activities](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/bank-account-hacked-things-check/); however, _you should never divulge your account information over phone calls even if the caller claims to be from your bank_.
5. **Denied transactions:** Your bank may deny your dealings because the attacker has already emptied it.
6. **Unsolicited closure of the account:** Your bank may have even closed your account altogether because there is no cash in the account as the attacker has emptied it.

> Never ignore these warning signs, as trivial as they may seem, and immediately contact your bank and have them block all transactions till you can take appropriate countermeasures.

## Ways Through Which Your Bank Account Can Be Hacked

[![Techniques to hack bank](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2021/07/sender-policy-framework-7315.jpg)](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2021/07/sender-policy-framework-7315.jpg)

_Scammers employ various intelligent [techniques to hack bank](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/methods-hackers-bank-account/) accounts and do so successfully_. The methods range from creating sophisticated programs to merely asking for your details over a voice call.

1. Keeping **weak passwords** can make it easy for hackers to break into your account.
2. _Hackers may pose as the bank authority and give you fraud calls asking for your bank account details_. They usually provide the security of the account as their reason for needing the details.
3. They may operate **fake websites**, or send you spam links in emails that redirect you to these sites, that ask you to provide your sensitive personal data.
4. You may accidentally install [malware on your system](https://bgr.com/tech/bizarro-trojan-malware-steals-internet-banking-credentials-bitcoin/) while surfing the net, or the scammers may send you emails containing this malware purporting to be from trusted sources. These _malicious programs can intercept your financial information and passwords_.
5. The attackers can use public connections like public wifi to intercept your data and access the account.
6. Sometimes, _it may not be you but your bank and their websites that have vulnerabilities_. Such loopholes may allow unauthorized entities to breach the system.
7. _Scammers may also employ hardware_ such as card scanners, which are attached to ATMs to capture your card details and record the passcode.

## Ways To Safeguard Your Bank Account

There are [various controls](https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/guides/hacked-online-bank-account) or safeguards you can put in place to reduce the chances of scammers hacking in and to be able to [protect your bank account](https://www.bankrate.com/banking/protect-accounts-from-hackers/).

### Security

- _Always double-check the security of a website_ before doing online transactions or downloading any file.
- _Avoid sharing sensitive data with strangers_ and even with family members and friends.
- Install a reputed antivirus on your system and run scans at regular intervals to ensure that you _do not download infected files into the system_.
- _Avoid using free public connections_ while shopping as this is an easy way the attackers can acquire your credentials.
- Look out for unusual attachments, signs of tampering, or anything out of place before using ATMs.
- Never leave your cards and bank-related documents out of sight or lying around where others can see them.

### Passwords

- Don’t employ familiar patterns for your passwords. _Keep different passwords for each account so that even if one account is breached, the other accounts are secure_. You don’t want cyber criminals to have access to all your accounts with a single password.
- _Always use_ **\_strong password\_s**. The password should be a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters and try to incorporate more special characters as this makes it difficult for the attackers to crack it.
- _Develop a habit of hiding the keypad while entering your PIN code at ATMs_. The method may be as simple as positioning your body between the keyboard and anyone in close vicinity.
- _Never share your password with anyone_, even with your family members, and also never write it down or send it to others or yourself via emails or any electronic communication.
- If you have a habit of forgetting your passwords, consider using well-known [password managers](https://www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers/).
- Always keep the answers to security questions challenging to guess.
- Use [two-factor authentication](/phishing-protection/how-the-latest-scam-shows-two-factor-authentication-doesnt-prevent-phishing/) whenever possible. _A 2FA is a powerful tool to protect your bank account from hackers_ as it requires any login attempt to confirm identity via your registered phone or email.

### Be cautious

- If there is any suspicious activity or anything about your account that looks unusual, report it to the bank immediately.
- _Cross-verify your transactions for any fraudulent activities_ and if there are any, contact the bank.
- _Be wary of calls that ask for your bank account details_. Many [people fall for such scams](https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2016/12/21/hackers-are-hijacking-phone-numbers-and-breaking-into-email-and-bank-accounts-how-to-protect-yourself/?sh=4c99af60360f) even after repeated reminders by _financial institutions that they never ask for such critical information over phone calls_.
- Check your credit history regularly as the attacker may use your bank account to sign up for some online schemes or financial products.
- For more protection of your account, sign up for text alerts from your financial institution as it can help to keep track of all the transactions in real-time.

## Conclusion

[![Best practices](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2021/07/spf-record-tester-7935.jpg)](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2021/07/spf-record-tester-7935.jpg)

_Protecting your bank account from attacks is only going to get more challenging_ as hackers seem to grow in ingenuity and technology as fast as the rest of the world. However, once you develop the [best practices](/content/protection-from-phishing) pointed out as a habit, you have a good chance of reducing the possibility of having your bank account hacked to a minimum.

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Brad Slavin 

General Manager

General Manager at DuoCircle. Product strategy and commercial lead across the email security portfolio.

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