New security measures added to myPay system

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNEWS) --  A new security feature has been added to protect myPay customers' data on the pay account system.

As part of an on-going commitment to strengthen password and account security, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service has implemented the "virtual keyboard" to assist in protecting against malicious software such as spyware, trojans and keylogging.

"This is a significant move toward adding yet another layer of security to our MyPay system," said Pat Shine, director of operations for DFAS. "We want to reassure our customers that we are proactively working to secure their pay account information."

Beginning in mid-May, when a user arrives logs on to myPay the virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. The user will type in their login ID and then the user will mouse click his or her Personal Identification Number, or PIN, on the keyboard pictured.

To enhance security, the keyboard layout changes or keys are displayed randomly every time the page is refreshed.

DFAS uses a variety of security features to protect data on the myPay system, yet users are asked to do personally protect data from being compromised or captured on home computers.

For frequently asked questions about myPay, go to https://mypay.dfas.mil.

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