Online security matters
The internet offers enormous benefits, from enabling us to communicate and shop online, to making it easier for businesses to trade across borders. But with these benefits come risks – which is why it’s important to protect yourself and your business.
Payment fraud learning
Payment fraud, including scams, are major risks which impact businesses of all sizes. This learning will provide you with guidance on how to protect yourself from payment fraud.
How AI is changing fraud
AI is a powerful tool for both businesses and fraudsters. Educated staff are your first line of defence against fraud.
Five tips for staying cyber safe
Get started on improving your safety online with these five key habits.
Think before you click
Before you click on a link or download an attachment, pause for a moment. Is it from a trusted source? Is there an unreasonable sense of urgency? If you receive a suspicious email pretending to be an organisation, contact them using a genuine phone number which can usually be found on the organisation’s official website.
Reduce your digital footprint
Your activity online leaves a trail behind. Regularly check your privacy settings on social media and be mindful of what personal information you share online.
Share data securely
When drafting your next email, take a moment to consider how you can share the least amount of information with the fewest amounts of recipients. Where possible, share links to documents to provide more control, over who can access the information.
Strengthen your passwords
Create lengthy, memorable passwords and turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra level of security. Don’t reuse passwords across different websites.
Update your devices
Update your software, operating systems and apps when prompted. As well as providing new features and better functionality, these updates usually contain security updates.
Digital services at HSBC
HSBC and Digital
HSBC is investing in innovative technology to make banking for customers easier and more secure.
We’re fighting the cyber criminals of the future
HSBC is always looking for the best ways to protect its customers and global operations against cyber threats.
Content last updated: 13 February 2026
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