Digital Banking Security Insights

Real-world stories, practical advice, and honest conversations about keeping your money safe in an increasingly digital world. No jargon. Just straightforward guidance from people who've been there.

When Your Bank App Stops Feeling Safe

Finnian Aldridge
Finnian Aldridge March 2025

Last week, a mate told me he'd stopped checking his account balance. Not because of money troubles, but because logging in felt... risky. He wasn't being paranoid. Three friends had weird charges show up within a month. So what changed? And more importantly, what can you actually do about it without becoming a tech expert?

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Two-factor authentication methods

Two-Factor Authentication That Actually Works

Saskia Thorne
Saskia Thorne February 2025

Everyone says "turn on two-factor authentication" like it's simple. But which kind? SMS codes can be intercepted. Authentication apps confuse people. Hardware keys get lost. Here's what I've learned from talking to dozens of customers who've actually been through scams and came out the other side with systems that work for them.

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The Email That Almost Fooled Me

Finnian Aldridge
Finnian Aldridge January 2025

I consider myself pretty alert to scams. But the email that landed in my inbox last Tuesday looked perfect. Right logo, proper formatting, urgent but professional tone. I nearly clicked. What stopped me wasn't some security training—it was a tiny detail most people wouldn't notice. Let me show you what I mean, because if it nearly got me, it'll get others.

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Public WiFi and Your Bank Account

Saskia Thorne
Saskia Thorne December 2024

You've heard it before—don't use public WiFi for banking. But realistically? Sometimes you need to check your balance at a café or transfer money while waiting at the airport. The absolute rule doesn't help much when life happens. Instead, here's what security professionals actually do when they're stuck using public networks. Spoiler: it's not about avoiding it entirely.

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