When using public computers for sensitive tasks such as online banking, there can be some risks that you should be aware of before doing so:
- Ensure that the public computer your using is secure and the internet connection is private and secure.
- Be aware of the types of programs the public computer has in place such as anti-virus software.
- Always make sure to log out of any online banking session you have used on a public computer.
- Do not save any sensitive information to the public computer's hard drive.
- Be mindful of the information you input into fields or save to a public computer's hard drive.