Phishing newsletter

Phishing is one of the fastest rising cybersecurity threats worldwide. This technique uses electronic communication - email, telephone or text message to lure individuals into revealing their sensitive information.

• Fraudsters pose as Motilal Oswal officials and send out emails with an attached link, urging customers to verify or update their account data
• The link directs the customer to a fake website with a web form to fill in their personal information
• Information so acquired is then used to conduct fraudulent transactions on the customer’s account

Secure and safe Motilal Oswal apps

Motilal Oswal brings you a modern, intuitive trading experience, with same security you are familiar with.

Security features of the Motilal Oswal App:

• Secure access to your account through Customer ID and password
• In case of a theft/lost phone, your account information is safe as it is not stored on phone/SIM. All account information is 128-bit SSL protected

Know how you can protect yourself from fraud .The best way to keep yourself protected against fraud is to stay vigilant. Here’s a list of the different kinds of frauds and scams, and how to identify and protect yourself from them.

Identity theft

A fraud could leave you without any funds in a matter of minutes! Identity Theft occurs when someone wrongfully uses your personal information to obtain services in your name.

• Fraudsters call you, posing as Motilal Oswal employees
• Never share any personal or sensitive information over a call
• Update your records whenever you change your contact numbers, address or email ID

Smishing

Smishing is a type of fraud that uses mobile phone text messages to lure victims into calling back on a fraudulent phone number, visiting fraudulent websites or downloading malicious content via phone or web.

• Never share your personal or financial information via SMS
• Do not follow instructions that you receive in an SMS from an untrusted source
• If you receive any urgent communication asking for personal information, call and confirm call the Motilal Oswal customer care number 022 40548000 | 022 67490600 or mail us at query@motilaloswal.com

Phishing

What do you do when you come across emails that seem suspicious?

Phishing is a type of fraud that involves stealing personal information such as Customer ID, password etc. through emails that appear to be from a legitimate source.

Nowadays, phishers also use phone (voice phishing) and SMS (Smishing).

• Verify the URL of the webpage. Check if the website address contains ‘https://’, which means your communication with the site is secure
• Check the padlock symbol. This depicts the existence of a security certificate, also called the digital certificate for that website.
• Establish the authenticity of the website by verifying its digital certificate

Vishing

Vishing is one such attempt where fraudsters try to seek your personal information like Customer ID, password through a phone call.

• Destroy any piece of paper that contains your login and password
• Never share your personal information with a stranger or any third party
• If in doubt, call the Motilal Oswal customer care number 022 40548000 | 022 67490600 or mail us at query@motilaloswal.com

We provide our customers the highest levels of security when they transact with us. Our security measures are designed to keep you protected.

Sessions security

Sessions security prevents interception

• 128-bit encryption protects your session with the Motilal Oswal’s webpage
• Your communication cannot be intercepted by anyone over the internet
• Automatic time out of a customer's login session after some idle time, to protect against misuse

Systems security

Safeguarded by state-of-the-art technology

• Computer systems are protected by firewalls, intrusion detection and anti-malware programs
• Robust processes, skilled people and competent service providers monitor the security
• All high-risk transactions undergo 24x7 monitoring

Security teams

Offering round-the-clock protection

• Offering round-the-clock protection, our security team along with managed systems help in safeguarding
• We have robust processes, skilled people and competent service providers
• Monitor the security of our systems round the clock