Rapport - safer banking software

To help protect you online, we’re recommending free security software called Rapport, from the financial security experts at Trusteer.

Online Banking Report described Rapport as ‘…a major boost in fraud prevention…’. They also named Rapport ‘Best of the Web’.

Analysts at Frost & Sullivan (PDF, 125KB) predict Rapport will ‘…emerge as the primary mode of defence against online identity theft and fraud…’.

Now all you have to do is download Rapport – and let it protect your computer.

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• Shields your online banking details from prying eyes
• Safeguards your identity
• Protects your details, even if your computer is infected

Rapport works with your antivirus and firewall software – it’s not designed to replace this valuable protection.

Your password and login information are valuable to fraudsters. That’s why criminals are always looking for new ways to steal your identity and take money from your bank account.

Using hard-to-detect techniques, fraudsters could steal your details when you bank online. Fraudsters do this by tricking you – making you believe you’re sending these details to your bank.

In fact, the details could be going straight to the fraudsters instead – even if it looks like you’re on your bank’s website.

Unfortunately, antivirus software and firewalls alone can’t protect you from these attacks.

You do your bit with antivirus software and a firewall - they're really important. However, criminals are getting more and more sophisticated - so even the best packages can't detect all the latest attacks.

A recent test of best-of-breed antivirus vendors and web browser anti-phishing filters revealed that "more than half of active malware and phishing threats on the Internet go undetected, with an average detection rate of 29 percent for malware and 44 percent for phishing."
Source: Cyveillance , August 2009

Install Rapport, and you'll boost your security - making it even harder for fraudsters to intercept your login details.

To defend your personal details, you need to use Rapport alongside antivirus software and a firewall.

Here’s how each type of protection works:

• Antivirus – helps to stop threats, by scanning your computer and looking for suspicious files
• Firewall – hides your computer from attackers, and helps stop criminals getting data in and out of your computer
• Rapport – locks down the connection between your machine and RBS Digital Banking. It checks our site is genuine, and stops your data going to counterfeit sites

It’s always good to have more security on your computer – especially when it’s free.

• Peace of mind – Rapport tells you that you really are connected to your bank, and not a fraudulent website
• Protect your passwords – shut out criminals spying on your online banking details
• Safeguard your identity – identity theft is one of the fastest-growing threats in the UK
• Well proven – Rapport was developed by the online security experts at Trusteer

• Ready to protect – the software is ready to protect your online banking with RBS
• Flexible – you can set up the software to protect any website that uses private or personal data
• Ahead of the game – Rapport stops fraudsters in their tracks, without relying on constant updates
• Fast – Rapport is a small piece of software. It’s designed to let your computer work just as quickly as before

• Works alongside antivirus and firewall – simply keep your current protection in place, and enjoy the extra protection of Rapport

Check Rapport works with your computer.

• Why do I need the software?
• Do I still need antivirus software?
• How am I protected?
• Which websites are protected?
• Does the software work on Macs?
• Will it work on my PC?
• How do I know I’m protected?
• Is my existing security software compatible with Rapport?
• I think I’ve been a victim of online fraud. What do I do?
• Does Rapport work with screen reading software?
• I think Rapport is slowing my computer down
• I'm having technical difficulties with Rapport - what should I do?
• When I type characters from my keyboard they appear incorrectly on the screen
• I've received a warning or alert message on my screen, what should I do?
• I have some additional questions. Who can I ask?

Why do I need the software?

Traditional security software is good – but it can only do so much.

Rapport goes one step beyond the criminals, to protect your username, password, and other sensitive login information. This prevents malware and fraudulent websites from stealing your information.

The software also protects your online communication – and prevents malware from tampering with your transactions.

However, it’s vital you use Rapport alongside your antivirus software and firewall. It’s not designed to replace your other protection.

Do I still need antivirus software?

Absolutely. Antivirus software is a vital part of your computer’s defences, and you need to make sure it’s up-to-date. Rapport is designed to work alongside your antivirus software and firewall - it’s not designed to replace them.

How am I protected?

Firewalls, antivirus software and Rapport work in very different ways:

• Antivirus – helps to stop threats, by scanning your PC and looking for suspicious files
• Firewall – hides your computer from attackers, and helps stop criminals getting data in and out of your PC
• Rapport – locks down the connection between your machine and RBS Digital Banking. It checks our site is genuine, and stops your data going to counterfeit sites

To defend your personal details, you need to use Rapport alongside antivirus software and a firewall.

Which websites are protected?

When you download the software, it’s already set up to protect you when you use RBS Digital Banking.

However, you can set the software up to protect other websites too.

Visit the Trusteer website to protect other websites

Does the software work on Macs?

Yes. Rapport is available for Mac users. For more information read the system requirements

Will it work on my PC?

Yes. Rapport is available for PC users. For more information read the system requirements

How do I know I’m protected?

You need to look out for the Rapport icon which appears next to your browser’s address bar.

You’re protected – the icon is green when your information is safe:

No protection – the icon is grey when Rapport is not safe-guarding your information:

Is my existing security software compatible with Rapport?

Rapport is designed to work alongside your existing antivirus software and firewall - it's not designed to replace them.

Visit the Trusteer website for a complete list of compatible security software.

I think I’ve been a victim of online fraud. What do I do?

If you think that any of your accounts with us have been accessed online by someone other than yourself - please contact us immediately .

Does Rapport work with screen reading software?

At the moment, Rapport doesn't work with screen readers. Although you can install Rapport, you have to turn off some of the protection.

However, we're working with the people behind Rapport, to see if they can create a more accessible version.

I think Rapport is slowing my computer down

Any performance or browser issues experienced immediately following installation of Rapport is most likely a result of software incompatibility or a clash with malware already on your computer.

While Trusteer test Rapport extensively against hundreds of software solutions and do everything they can to prevent, identify and fix such issues, inevitably a few software combinations remain untested.

Trusteer will work with you to resolve the issue you're experiencing.

Visit the Trusteer website, and click 'Live Support Online' on the left hand side of the page to start an online chat with a Trusteer support representative.

I'm having technical difficulties with Rapport - what should I do?

Rapport may block software that it recognises as a potential threat.

If you remove Rapport it makes it very hard for Trusteer to identify the problem and fix it. Instead, temporarily stop Rapport and then contact a Trusteer support representative.

To stop Rapport on a Windows operating system:

Click Start, select ‘All Programs’, then ‘Trusteer Rapport’, and finally ‘Stop Rapport’.

To stop Rapport on a Mac operating system:

Click System Preferences, select ‘Other’, then ‘Rapport’, and finally ‘Stop Rapport’.

When I type characters from my keyboard they appear incorrectly on the screen

Rapport encrypts keystrokes from the keyboard driver to the browser. However, if another software program instantly changes keystrokes the moment you type them, Rapport may not be able to decrypt them. As a result you will see incorrect characters on-screen rather than the text you typed.

If you encounter this problem then please follow these instructions:

1. Open Rapport Console:

• Click the Rapport icon, located next to the browser's address bar, and then click "Open Console", or
• Click Start, select ‘All Programs’, then ‘Trusteer Rapport’, and finally ‘Rapport Console’.

2. Change the policy by following these steps:

• Click the green arrow, located at the bottom right of the console
• Click ‘Edit Policy’
• Enter the letters as they are shown in the image, and then click ‘OK’.
• Find ‘Block Kernel Keyloggers’ in the list (note: do not confuse it with the row ‘Block Keyloggers’)
• Click the drop-down menu next to ‘Block Kernel Keyloggers’ and select ‘Never’
• Click ‘Save’.

3. In order to effect this change, reboot your computer when convenient to do so.

I've received a warning or alert message on my screen, what should I do?

For examples of Trusteer warning and alert messages, and an explanation of them visit the Trusteer support website.

I have some additional questions. Who can I ask?

The Trusteer website has answers to lots more questions; please visit Trusteer’s Frequently Asked Questions on Rapport.