Minimizing Risk Through "Best Practice" Guidelines

Use hard-to-guess passwords.
Do not use security questions with answers available on social networking sites — for example, the name of your high school.
Minimize the amount of personal information added to social networking websites.
Never click on links sent in an unsolicited email (SPAM).
If you receive an attachment from someone you do not know or are not expecting, do not open it; delete it.
Do not include sensitive information in emails.
Beware of emails asking for personal information. First Republic Bank will not send these types of emails.
Ensure anti-virus and anti-spyware software are installed on your computer and schedule frequent updates and scans.
Turn on your computer's firewall.
Check your computer operating system's automatic update settings to ensure you're receiving updates.
Use newer versions of Web browsers with built-in security features.
Check your software programs for updates that may be available in the "Help" menu or on the software vendor's website.
Download the Trusteer Rapport free online banking protection software offered by First Republic Bank
Avoid using unsecured wireless (Wi-Fi) for any online activity requiring a login.
Avoid banking on computers provided by Internet cafes, hotels and public kiosks.
Only download items from the Internet from trusted sources.