CIMB introduces ‘kill switch’ for freezing online banking ID


  • TECH
  • Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023

Customers will still be able to operate their accounts at ATMs or the bank’s branches even after the ‘kill switch’ has been activated. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: CIMB has introduced a self-service Lock Clicks ID feature that acts as a "kill switch" for both its CIMB Clicks and CIMB Octo apps.

This feature allows customers to immediately freeze their online banking ID if they detect unusual or suspicious transactions or suspect that their account has been compromised.

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