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To combat the everyday threat of internet fraud and intrusion from hackers, the Government and leading businesses like HSBC have worked together to create Get Safe Online. This website helps individuals and small businesses protect themselves against risks such as viruses, spam, spyware and online fraud.

Even if you do nothing else, read the 10-minute guide for beginners.

Free McAfee® for Personal Internet Banking customers

Take advantage of free McAfee security software for 12 months.

  • Free McAfee® for Personal Internet Banking customers - Find out more

Computer updates

Learn how to keep your computer up to date with free software releases.

  • Computer updates- Find out more

Using firewalls

What is a firewall and how can it help you?

  • Using firewalls - Find out more

Understanding Extended Validation SSL Certificates

This new feature reassures you that you are on our website

  • Understanding Extended Validation SSL Certificates - Find out more

Protect against viruses

See here for advice on how to prevent your computer catching a virus.

  • Protect against viruses - Find out more

How to stop spyware

Here, we cast some light on the murky world of spyware.

  • How to stop spyware - Find out more

Email scams / phishing

Have a look at these Q&As on protecting yourself against email scams.

  • Email scams / phishing - Find out more


Forward suspicious-looking emails 'from' HSBC to:
phishing@hsbc.com


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Ways to stay safe

Protect your computer

This page explains techie info in non-techie language to help you secure your computer.

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Protect yourself

This addresses what you should and shouldn't do to protect your family, money and privacy.

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Protect your business

See here for additional advice aimed squarely at small businesses.

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