TD Canada Trust’s EasyWeb Internet banking site is now offering Symantec Norton Confidence Online free to its customers. TD Canada Trust is the first financial institution in Canada to offer its customers this anti-phishing tool.

Downloaded in just minutes, Norton Confidence Online uses technology from Symantec’s Norton Confidential, a comprehensive online transaction security solution with sophisticated online fraud detection technology that complements security features already built into every transaction customers make on EasyWeb.

“Customers from Canadian financial institutions have reported a recent rise in online “phishing” scams in which phony versions of legitimate websites are emailed to them with the purpose of duping them into disclosing their personal information,” said Jeff van Duynhoven, vp, electronic banking, TD Canada Trust. “Our priority is to ensure our customers and their confidential information are protected when banking online. Symantec’s Norton Confidence Online helps identify and block spoofed websites, adding a valuable layer of protection.”