Trusteer Rapport

[Stubs]

My bank (HSBC) asks me to install some software called Trusteer Rapport to sign in securely. I don't like installing anything that I don't need to, especially another layer of security software. It looks like it may also be called Trusteer Endpoint Protection.

Do I need to install this software to bank securely?
Will it slow down my PC?

I would be very grateful for any assistance with this matter.

 

[EvanDavis]

The simple answer is no you don't need to install it. That said when it comes to your bank a little more security won't hurt.
I have used the Rapport software Natwest offers in the past and it has made no difference to my PC

 

[muckshifter]

HSBC don't do security unless it's behind 20 feet of concrete ... I did not install Rapport.

Best 'protection' is, go to the branch and leave online banking to the banks.

JMHO

 

[nivrip]

I've been offered various schemes from the banks but have never installed any of them. I always thought that they may interfere with my AV of choice which is Kaspersky.

Kaspersky includes a "Protected Browser" which is supposed to give extra protection when I access my bank account and any other website I choose to add in. Whether it works or not I've no idea but I do trust Kaspersky and am quite happy with it.

 

[Stubs]

Thank you. I feel better knowing that I can use my brain, rather than a plugin I don't need.