Halifax launches security centre

High street bank Halifax has launched an online security centre for its customers to reassure them about the safety of online banking services.

It offers advice on choosing a secure password, firewall and anti-virus software and there is even a quiz to test your knowledge of online security.

Shoomon Perry, head of ecommerce at Halifax, said: "We make every effort to ensure customers' online security, but there are some simple steps everyone can take to stay safe online.

"Using a firewall to prevent hackers from accessing your computer is a wise step, as is choosing a password that is hard for someone else to guess but easy for you to remember," Perry continued.

The Halifax security centre also offers guides to phishing attacks, Trojan horses and viruses.

Internet security is firmly on the agenda this week, with the Get Safe Online campaign conference taking place in London.

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