Security Overview
Security is fundamental to everything we build at Aureus.
We understand that you're trusting us with sensitive financial information, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our approach combines secure technology, privacy-focused design, and industry best practices to help protect your financial data while giving you greater visibility into your finances.
While no online service can guarantee absolute security, protecting your information is one of our highest priorities.
Our Security Philosophy
Aureus is designed around a simple principle:
Protect your information while collecting only what's needed to provide the features you choose to use.
Security isn't a single feature—it's built into every part of the platform.
From account authentication to encrypted data transmission and secure financial connections, every layer is designed with protecting your information in mind.
How Aureus Protects Your Information
Although much of our security happens behind the scenes, here are a few important ways Aureus helps protect your account.
Secure Authentication
Access to your Aureus account requires authentication before your financial information can be viewed.
Additional security features, such as multi-factor authentication, are available where supported and are strongly recommended.
Secure Financial Connections
When you connect a financial institution, your online banking credentials are entered securely through Plaid—not directly into Aureus.
This allows your financial institutions to authenticate you without sharing your online banking password with Aureus.
Encrypted Communication
Information exchanged between your device and Aureus is transmitted using modern encryption to help protect your data while it's being transferred across the internet.
Secure System Design
Sensitive operations and account access are performed securely on our servers rather than relying solely on information stored in your browser.
This helps ensure users can access only the financial information associated with their own accounts.
What You Can Do
Security is a shared responsibility.
You can help protect your Aureus account by following a few simple best practices:
- Use a strong, unique password.
- Enable multi-factor authentication whenever it's available.
- Sign out after using Aureus on shared or public devices.
- Never share your verification codes or passwords.
- Be cautious of emails requesting sensitive account information.
Small security habits can make a significant difference in protecting your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Aureus store my online banking password?
No.
Your online banking credentials are entered securely through Plaid during the account connection process. Aureus does not store your online banking username or password.
Is my information encrypted?
Yes.
Information exchanged between your device and Aureus is encrypted while it's being transmitted to help protect your financial information.
What should I do if I think my account has been compromised?
Immediately change your Aureus password and contact our support team if you believe someone has gained unauthorized access to your account.
Where can I learn more about your security practices?
Our public Security page provides additional information about the measures Aureus takes to help protect your information.
Learn More
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