Online Banking Security – Anti-Phishing Solution from Comodo

As previously described, Windsor Federal Savings has deployed a digital certificate or challenge question based Multi-Factor Authentication solution to verify that it is you, not a hacker from an unknown computer that is attempting to access your account(s).  In addition, the Bank has also deployed an Anti-Phishing solution from Comodo (a leading Certification Authority on the Internet – they put the padlock on websites) for you to verify that you are on an authentic Windsor Federal Savings site – BEFORE you divulge your sensitive information.

The combination of Multi-Factor Authentication and the use of Content Verification Certificates from Comodo provides a Mutual Authentication solution by which the Bank identifies you and you identify the Bank to assure secure and authentic online banking interactions.

Windsor Federal Savings is committed to safe and secure online banking interactions.

Banking online can be enormously productive.  You can look up interest rates, sign-on to access your account(s), reconcile your checkbook and even transfer funds all from the comfort of your own home or office.  But that ease and productivity can backfire terribly if you accidentally give your confidential information to a “fraudster”.  Many fraudsters launch “phishing” attacks that direct you to a fake or “phishing” site that looks identical to legitimate sites.  One reason phishing attacks are successful is that unsuspecting online banking users cannot determine that they are being directed to fraudulent web sites during the collection stage of an attack.  These sites are so well constructed that many users cannot determine that they are not legitimate.

Windsor Federal Savings is proud to offer a breakthrough way to protect you from phishing attacks so your confidential information stays confidential.  This new technology is provided to you free of charge as part of our ongoing effort to protect you from this type of threat.

This technology is called VerificationEngine from Comodo.  With this new technology, all Windsor Federal Savings’ logos and Sign-On boxes are protected so that you can authenticate their legitimacy in real time before you divulge anything confidential.  This technology puts fraudsters out of business and you in control of your confidential information.

How does it work?

To authenticate the web content we have protected (our logos and Sign-On boxes), here is all you need to do:

• Download the small, free reader called VerificationEngine from the Windsor Federal Savings website (www.windsorfederal.com) or go to www.vengine.com.

• The download is easy and takes just a few moments.

• Once installed, when you roll your mouse over our authenticated content (logos and Sign-On boxes), a bright green border will be displayed around the edge of your screen.

• If you need help or have questions with the installation, please go to www.vengine.com.  There you will find support information and frequently asked questions.