Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in safeguarding banks and their customers' assets. By implementing robust cybersecurity measures, banks ensure the protection of customers' funds and sensitive data, fostering trust and confidence in the banking system. This involves employing advanced security protocols to safeguard personal information and financial transactions from unauthorized access, disclosure, or manipulation.

In the banking sector, cybersecurity encompasses various practices aimed at thwarting cyber threats such as phishing, sniffing, and data breaches. Phishing involves deceiving individuals into divulging personal information, while sniffing entails intercepting and monitoring network traffic. Data breaches expose customers' financial details, posing significant risks.

Preventive Measures for Customers:

• Exercise caution when sharing personal information online, refraining from divulging account numbers, passwords, OTPs, or PINs to unknown individuals.
• Remain vigilant against fraudulent emails and text messages, refraining from clicking on suspicious links or opening unverified attachments.
• Prioritize scanning attachments before opening them to mitigate potential risks.
• Implement strong passwords comprising a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, updating them regularly.
• Ensure software updates are promptly installed, as they often include vital security patches to counter malware threats.
• Regularly update antivirus software to bolster system defense mechanisms.
• Utilize only reputable websites and apps trusted for personal information input.
• Stay informed about emerging cyberattack scams to proactively avoid falling victim to them.
• Refrain from conducting financial transactions over public Wi-Fi networks to minimize exposure to potential threats.

In the unfortunate event of cyber fraud, individuals should promptly report incidents to cybercrime.gov.in or contact the National Helpline Number 1930 for assistance and resolution.

In the unfortunate event of cyber fraud, individuals should promptly report incidents for assistance and resolution to us at customercare@apruralbank.co.in or alternatively contact our Manager IT Mobile : +91 9436848377.