Online Security faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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What are the new security features? |
Why did my login page change?
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What is my security code? |
Why can't I use my keyboard to enter my password? |
What is my Personal Phrase? |
What does "Register This Computer" mean? |
What does "Do Not Register This Computer" mean? |
Can I register on another computer? |
Can my spouse, children, and I register on the same Computer? |
Do I have to re-register my Computer when I delete my cookies? |
Why do I have to register my computer again when I use a separate browser
on the same Computer to access Online Access? |
Will my PIN/Password change? |
What if I forgot my PIN/Password or the ansers to my Security Questions
and I am locked out of Online Access? |
How do I obtain my initial Online Access
PIN/Password?
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How do I change my Online Access PIN/Password? |
Can I change my Security Questions and/or my Personal Phrase? |
If I get locked out of Online Access,
will I have to re-register for the new security piece? |
Will I still have access to all the same accounts online? |
What will happen to my Bill Pay settings, account alerts, or any other
saved settings within Online Banking that I had set up before this change? |
Does the new security enhancement affect my downloading into Quicken
or Microsft Money? |
Why all this attention to the login process? |
Why can't I use certain words like "drop" as part of my security answer? |
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What are the new security features?
The new online security features combine something you have, such as your
registered computer, with something you know, such as a password and
a personal security ID. The added security allows our members to know
that they are accessing our website and not a fraudulent site, and it
enables us to know that we are dealing with an authentic member. This
new service works three fold. It protects our members, it protects your
financial information, and we meet the FFIEC requirements. We know this
is a big change but the extra effort will be worth it.
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Why did my login page change?
It is our commitment to our members that access to your financial information
is appropriately secure. The change you are seeing on the login page
is due to enhanced measures to secure ATFCU's Online Access (Internet
Services).
The following details the changes made and what you can expect. As always,
if you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes please
contact us at 1-800-404-6008 or 865-977-3118 .
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| Summary of the first time you log in after Registration
The login process is changing in three ways:
• Login will become a multiple step process instead of one screen
where you enter your Member Number and PIN. You will now enter your Member
Number and random Security Code.
• The next screen will prompt you to enter your Password/PIN using
the on-screen keyboard and to verify the Personal Phrase that you select
during registration.
• The first time you login to register, you will be asked to enter
in five Challenge Questions and corresponding answers as well as a Personal
Phrase. If you do not register your PC, you will be asked one of your
Security Questions.
Step 1: Enter Member Number or User Name and random Security Code.
Step 2: Answer the Security Question if your PC is not registered.
Step 3: Verify that your Personal Phrase is correct and enter your current
Online Access PIN/Password using the on-screen keyboard. Select the
radio button next to Register your Computer to skip the Security Question.
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What is the Security Code?
The Security Code is an extra security measure used to eliminate fraudsters from
randomly selecting account numbers. |
Why can't I use my physical keyboard to enter my password/PIN?
The Password/PIN must now be entered using your mouse. Click on the correct character
on the on-screen keyboard and you will see the password box populate with asterisks.
The cursor does not appear in the PIN box. Just start typing with the on-screen
keyboard to populate the PIN box.
The on-screen keyboard is used to prevent possible hackers from getting
passwords while using special software designed to monitor keyboard strokes.
Important Tips:
The keyboard has upper and lowercase characters. Make sure you click above or
below the slash when entering in your password. |
What is my Personal Phrase?
The Personal Phrase is used to help you identify Online Banking as a legitimate
site for Alcoa Tenn FCU. The text word or phrase you select will be converted
to an image. This image will identify Online Access as a legitimate
site.
You cannot use more than 20 characters and you cannot use symbols
or special characters. When you log into Online Access you will see
the Personal Phrase with a watermark logo behind it. (Please
do not enter any PIN's or Passwords).
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What does "Register This Computer" mean?
If you choose to register your computer, you will not be prompted to answer
one of the 5 Security Questions you set up during enrollment. You will
still have to enter in your Member Number, password/PIN and the random
Security Code. You can register your computer after you have completed
the initial enrollment. The system uses information about the members
hardware and software to recognize a registered computer. If you delete
your cookies on your computer, you will have to re-register the computer.
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What does "Do Not Register This Computer" mean?
If you are using a computer that is accessed by numerous users (Ex. library)
we recommend that you do not register your account on this computer.
We only recommend you register your personal computer at home
or at work.
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Can I register on another computer?
Yes. You can register your account on more than one computer.
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Can my
spouse, children, and I register on the same computer?
Yes. You can register numerous accounts on the same PC. This will bypass
the security questions when you log in.
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Do I have to
re-register my computer when I delete my cookies?
Yes. The system uses your computer hardware and software information
to recognize you are a legitimate user. If you delete your cookies, the
information
is no longer available to authenticate your login. You will be prompted
to answer one of your security questions.
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Why do I have to register again when
I use a separate browser on the same Computer to access Online Access?
When you register your account on a certain Computer it stores software
and hardware information used to access Online Access. The system stores
information
like your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox) and operating
system (Windows XP, 2000, Macintosh). If you access Online Access with
anything different for future logins, you are required to register the
new system information.
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Will my PIN/Password change?
No. The PIN/Password you use to log into Online Access will remain the
same. |
What if
I forget my PIN/Password or the answers to my Security Questions
and I am locked out of Online Access?
Please feel free to call us at 865-977-3118 or 1-800-404-6008 for instructions
on resetting your information.
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How do
I obtain my initial Online Access PIN/Password?
If you have never used Online Access before, you must contact Member Services
to obtain your initial PIN/Password. You may contact member service by
email or at 800-404-6008 or 865-977-3118.
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How do I change my Online Access PIN/Password?
If you are NOT locked out of Online Access, log in and click on the More
Options button. Click on the Change Password button and enter your
current Online Access PIN/Passsword followed by your new PIN/Password
twice.
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Can I change my Security Questions and/or my Personal Phrase?
Yes. Log into Online Access and click on the "More Options" button.
A new button has been created called "Access + ". Click on
the "Access + " button to edit your Security Questions or Personal Phrase.
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If
I get locked out of Online Access, will I have to re-register for
the new security piece?
No
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Will I still have access to all the same accounts online?
Yes. This process only affects how you login, not your Online Access
accounts.
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What will happen
to my Bill Pay settings, account alerts, or any other saved settings
within Online Access that I had set up before this change?
All pre-setup settings within your Online Access session will remain
the same after this change.
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Does the new security enhancement affect my downloading into Quicken
or Microsoft Money?
No. The only thing that has changed is how you log into Online Access.
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Why all this attention to the login process?
While the chances of Identity Theft or monetary loss are slim, there do
exist active malicious entities on the Internet that look to fraudulently
gain from unsuspecting individuals. One of the most popular methods of
fraud is through impersonating individuals during the login process.
It is our intention to make this process as difficult as possible for
these fraudsters while keeping your experience as hassle-free as possible.
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Why can't I use certain words like "drop" as
part of my security answer?
There are certain words used by hackers to wipe out data. Therefore,
the following words are restricted, "select", "delete", "update", "insert", "drop" and "null".
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