AmTrust Bank's commitment to the security and confidentiality of your information extends to transactions conducted through the Internet. As a financial institution, we know that your trust in us is most important and we will work to keep that trust. We utilize the industry-standard technology and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of information submitted via Amtrustreo.com.
In an effort to keep you aware of how AmTrust protects your personal information online, we hope you will take time to read the following information. We believe the topics below are important for anyone who uses the Internet. The Amtrustreo.com site utilizes password-controlled entry, Internet browser security, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol and data encryption, firewalls and active monitoring. Each security component acts as a layer of protection to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized users.
Browser Security
The requirement for Amtrustreo.com is a browser which will support 128-bit encryption. Most current Internet Browsers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator support this level of encryption.
SSL and Data Encryption
AmTrustreo.com utilizes 128-bit encryption to safeguard against a third party intercepting data while it is being exchanged through the Internet. This protection is provided by the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSL is an encryption technology that provides secure communications over the Internet. It does this by verifying that the server to which you are connected is actually the one it claims to be. It also encrypts all transactions between the parties communicating.
Active Monitoring
AmTrust actively monitors our network and servers through the use of Intrusion Detection Systems and monitoring agents. Through this monitoring, we are aware of malicious and non-malicious activities which pose a risk to the security of our environment and allow us to take additional precautions.
Phishing: What is it and how can you protect yourself?
Phishing is a high-tech scam that uses spam or pop-up messages to deceive you into disclosing your credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number, passwords, or other sensitive information.
AmTrust Bank will never ask you for any personal information in an e-mail. We never include confidential personal or account information in any e-mail we send to you. To guard your personal information, we maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal guidelines.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), phishers send an email or pop-up message that claims to be from a business or organization that you deal with - for example, your Internet service provider (ISP), bank, online payment service, or even a government agency. The message usually says that you need to "update" or "validate" your account information. It might threaten some dire consequence if you don't respond. The message directs you to a Web site that looks just like a legitimate organization's site, but it isn't. The purpose of the bogus site? To trick you into divulging your personal information so the operators can steal your identity and run up bills or commit crimes in your name.
AmTrust Bank systems have not been compromised as a result of these scams. However it is important to be aware of these bogus emails and to guard your personal and financial information. Maintaining the security of your account and personal information is extremely important to us. Besides building safeguards into our web site, we keep you informed of security concerns that could affect you.
