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Vishing: How to Recognize – and Stop – Phone Scams ›
January 14th, 2022
In the online world, “phishing” is the term for scams that try to steal your identity or money. Similarly, “vishing” is a term coined for voice-phishing, where scammers use the phone to cheat people out of their money.
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Smishing – Phishing through Text Messages ›
January 11th, 2022
How to identify an attack and how to protect yourself against it.
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Multi-Factor Authentication – Widely Adopted, Effective Protection ›
January 5th, 2022
With payments fraud rising year after year, and consumers becoming more comfortable with making payments online, the importance of authentication has never been more crucial.
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Tips for Developing and Maintaining Good Credit Habits ›
December 27th, 2021
By working with your trusted community banker to create a budget that reflects your finances and lifestyle, you can better manage your spending and savings behavior to reach your goals and avoid financial setbacks.
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Why You Should Consider a Cyber Career ›
September 15th, 2021
Cybersecurity is hot, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a push being undertaken by businesses and education institutions to entice individuals toward a degree and career in cyber.
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Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace ›
September 15th, 2021
Employees are more connected than ever. The hybrid workplace is here to stay, and for employees, this means relying on connected devices from their home office setups.
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Fundamentals for Improving Phishing Defenses ›
September 15th, 2021
Ransomware and data breaches grab the headlines, but phishing – one of the oldest pain points in cybersecurity – continues to quietly wreak havoc, and is as big of a threat as it has ever been.
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Be Cyber Smart – Get Familiar with the Basics ›
September 15th, 2021
We are more digitally connected than ever, so being “cyber smart” is important. This year, high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks on the Colonial Pipeline and other critical infrastructure indicate that cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated by criminals and bad actors.
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The Danger with Tech Wearables ›
September 8th, 2021
Whether it’s a Fitbit, Google OS watch, an Apple Watch, or any other smart device, hackers may know much more than just your location.
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Ransomware Resource: StopRansomeware.gov ›
August 18th, 2021
Ransomware attacks continue to rise around the world. Roughly $350 million in ransom was paid to malicious cyber actors in 2020 – a more than 300% increase from the previous year.
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Can you prevent Ransomware infections? ›
June 14th, 2021
Ransomware is a high‐alert threat to businesses. With this being a hot topic in the news (e.g., the Colonial Pipeline attack) and a threat to defend against, here’s information to help you protect your business.
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Wedding Planning: Say ‘I do!’ to Cybersecurity ›
June 3rd, 2021
Congratulations, you are preparing for a great life adventure with that special person in your life! Here are some tips to keep your wedding activities cybersecure.
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Be Cybersecure on Your Next Trip ›
May 24th, 2021
When making your plans, consider how – or if – you are going to stay connected digitally, and cybersecure, while away from home.
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Tax Time is No Time for Fraud ›
March 22nd, 2021
Stay safe online while filing your taxes with these tips that you can use to help protect yourself and your money from falling victim to Identity theft
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Stimulus Check Scams to Avoid ›
February 5th, 2021
U.S. Department of Justice has warned of a "new wave of COVID-19 scams" amid the stimulus payments being delivered to Americans
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Raising Privacy-Savvy Kids ›
January 28th, 2021
Teaching young people easy-to-learn life lessons for online safety and privacy begins with parents leading the way.
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Be Smart with Smart Doorbells ›
January 19th, 2021
“Smart doorbells” are a handy way to track who has been to your door and, in some cases, provide an extra level of security against thieves and evidence of shipping confirmations.
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Tips for Shopping at Home — Safely and Securely ›
December 11th, 2020
It used to be a luxury to be able to sit on the couch and shop. Now it is more of a necessity. Check out the Naughty & Nice list of Online Shopping for a safe and secure shopping experience.
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If You Connect, Protect It! ›
November 6th, 2020
We are connected to cyberspace more than ever before in history. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us into working from home, distanced learning, and so many other aspects of our lives are online.
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10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud ›
November 2nd, 2020
If you spot a fraud scam, report it — your report to the FTC and local law enforcement will help investigate scams and bring criminals to justice.
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Cybersecurity Awareness: Credential Stuffing ›
October 29th, 2020
Learn what steps you should take to allow you to breathe a little easier and keep you in better control of your online identity.
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Protect Your Personal Information ›
October 20th, 2020
Let’s consider ways you and your family should protect key personal information.