North Point Capital Announces Significant Security Enhancements to Its Web Site
North Point Capital continues to take an active roll in securing it’s customer and partner’s data from cyber criminals and today announces more improvements in it’s continuing security initiative.
North Point, Hong Kong S.A.R., April 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- North Point Capital, Ltd has announced that it is rolling out significant security enhancements to its web site, NorthPointCapitalHK.com, in order to mitigate potential online fraud. In addition, it is offering tips to members and partners to help them protect their clients' privacy and security.
"It seems every day there is another announcement of a company that exposes their clients' information and put the very people they try to help at the mercy of cyber crime gangs. North Point Capital continually takes steps to make it more difficult for unauthorized parties to access accounts and do harm to our clients," said Alan Hung, Vice President of North Point Capital and Executive Vice President of Shanghai-based parent company LTX Financial, Inc.
The newest security elements being added to NorthPointCapitalHK.com are:
The Email Alerts Mechanism offers advisors the ability to receive security advisories direct to their Blackberry mobile phone or via SMS. This gives advisors the ability assist and verify any potential areas of concern.
The Contact Center provides notices to each registered member about any security advisories relevant to them.
The Phone Verification Module allows provides a manual check to for the phone number on record and random transactions will be screened by this mechanism.
The full roll-out will take occur over the next 3 months.
Tips to Protect Privacy and Security
"We're happy to be pro-active in regards to the ever-present security risks, and we at North Point Capital are investing heavily to ensure a secure online environment," said Mr. Hung. "But our efforts to preserve the privacy of our network of suppliers and their clients are only half the battle. Constant improvement and education are the only way to really provide a secure online market place."
Members should consider integrating the following steps into their online routines:
If you access the northpointcapitalhk.com web site, or other secure sites, from a computer that is different than the one you use regularly, be sure you have completely logged off the site. Just to be safe, you should shut down the browser before leaving the work area.
Do not share your ID and password unless absolutely necessary. If it is necessary, periodically review your account activity with the user to ensure that your information, and your clients' information, is safe and secure.
Change your password every 90 days, whether prompted or not.
Always be sure to have the latest Windows updates, and consider using anti-virus and anti-spyware software if you do not already do so.
About North Point Capital Ltd.
North Point Capital has been providing comprehensive, quality futures brokerage service to individual and institutional traders worldwide since 1975. The firm specializes in commodities futures trading on local and major international markets. From its beginnings, the North Point Capital brand has stood for commitment to its clients, and that has never wavered. North Point Capital is strategically located in the heart of Asian commerce in North Point, Hong Kong.
Mike Leung
Public Relations
press@northpointcapitalhk.com
www.northpointcapitalhk.com
Phone: 852-3693-1463
Fax: 852-3015-8622
Island Place Tower,
510 King's Road,
North Point,
Hong Kong
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"It seems every day there is another announcement of a company that exposes their clients' information and put the very people they try to help at the mercy of cyber crime gangs. North Point Capital continually takes steps to make it more difficult for unauthorized parties to access accounts and do harm to our clients," said Alan Hung, Vice President of North Point Capital and Executive Vice President of Shanghai-based parent company LTX Financial, Inc.
The newest security elements being added to NorthPointCapitalHK.com are:
The Email Alerts Mechanism offers advisors the ability to receive security advisories direct to their Blackberry mobile phone or via SMS. This gives advisors the ability assist and verify any potential areas of concern.
The Contact Center provides notices to each registered member about any security advisories relevant to them.
The Phone Verification Module allows provides a manual check to for the phone number on record and random transactions will be screened by this mechanism.
The full roll-out will take occur over the next 3 months.
Tips to Protect Privacy and Security
"We're happy to be pro-active in regards to the ever-present security risks, and we at North Point Capital are investing heavily to ensure a secure online environment," said Mr. Hung. "But our efforts to preserve the privacy of our network of suppliers and their clients are only half the battle. Constant improvement and education are the only way to really provide a secure online market place."
Members should consider integrating the following steps into their online routines:
If you access the northpointcapitalhk.com web site, or other secure sites, from a computer that is different than the one you use regularly, be sure you have completely logged off the site. Just to be safe, you should shut down the browser before leaving the work area.
Do not share your ID and password unless absolutely necessary. If it is necessary, periodically review your account activity with the user to ensure that your information, and your clients' information, is safe and secure.
Change your password every 90 days, whether prompted or not.
Always be sure to have the latest Windows updates, and consider using anti-virus and anti-spyware software if you do not already do so.
About North Point Capital Ltd.
North Point Capital has been providing comprehensive, quality futures brokerage service to individual and institutional traders worldwide since 1975. The firm specializes in commodities futures trading on local and major international markets. From its beginnings, the North Point Capital brand has stood for commitment to its clients, and that has never wavered. North Point Capital is strategically located in the heart of Asian commerce in North Point, Hong Kong.
Mike Leung
Public Relations
press@northpointcapitalhk.com
www.northpointcapitalhk.com
Phone: 852-3693-1463
Fax: 852-3015-8622
Island Place Tower,
510 King's Road,
North Point,
Hong Kong
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852-3693-1463
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Island Place Tower,
510 King's Road,
North Point,
Hong Kong
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852-3693-1463
northpointcapitalhk.com
Island Place Tower,
510 King's Road,
North Point,
Hong Kong
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