Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced additional login notifications for enhanced security.

BML states that the bank has enabled email alerts for all failed login attempts on Internet or Mobile Banking, in addition to sending new login alerts.

As such, an additional email alert will also be sent if Internet or Mobile Banking is disabled following three consecutive failed login attempts.

BML states that these notifications have been enabled to ensure customers are aware of any attempts to login to their Internet or Mobile Banking, and will be sent to registered email addresses.

The bank advices customers to change passwords immediately under settings, if any unusual login activity is noticed.

Highlighting that internet and Mobile Banking Username and Passwords must not be shared with anyone, the bank advice customers to change passwords regularly and to ensure strong passwords are always used.

BML has taken several steps to protect customers from scams.

Earlier this week, the Bank enabled One Time Password (OTP) for all Scan to Pay payments.

The Bank also introduced authenticator apps to generate OTPs, disabling email as a default OTP channel and began sending login alerts as well as push notifications for all Internet and Mobile Banking transactions.

Noting that scams evolve over time BML states that the bank will continue its efforts to protect customers and introduce additional security features over the coming weeks. As such, the bank urged customers to be aware of common scam tactics and never share personal information with anyone.