Recently, Bradesco has introduced a new security tool in its mobile application aimed at protecting its clients against potential frauds.
The feature alerts users when there is simultaneous activity of a phone call and the use of the banking application.
This innovation serves as a prevention mechanism, warning about the risk of fraud even before the user logs in.
With the increase in financial scams, especially those involving the theft of personal information through phone calls, this new feature comes as an essential strategy to ensure greater security during online transactions for account holders.
The function includes alerts for conventional calls, as well as calls made via WhatsApp and FaceTime, covering a wide spectrum of communication.
What changes with Bradesco’s new security alert?The new functionality focuses directly on real-time security for Bradesco’s application users.
When making or receiving a call while the application is open, a notification is immediately displayed, informing about the possibility of the call being part of a fraud attempt.
This proactive warning is a fundamental step in the fight against increasingly sophisticated banking scams.How does Bradesco’s new alert system work?The process is automatic and extremely simple.
When there is a concurrent interaction between a phone call and the use of the application, Bradesco’s security system detects this activity and immediately displays a warning message to the customer.
This proactive approach helps the account holder to take the necessary steps to protect their information without compromising their banking experience.
Other security measures adopted by BradescoUser behavior analysis to identify atypical transactions.Verification of recipient data for transactions, including location and history.Blocking operations with destinations or methods considered suspicious.
According to Fabio Moraes Benedito, Bradesco’s Information Security Superintendent, these strategies are vital not only to prevent financial losses but to ensure that all navigation and banking transactions are safe and reliable.
The bank also emphasizes the importance of awareness about digital security, highlighting secure practices such as not sharing passwords and installing applications only from trusted sources.
These instructions are essential for customers to stay safe in the current digital environment, where fraud methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
