Blog
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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. Read More »
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Smishing – Phishing through Text Messages
January 11th, 2022
How to identify an attack and how to protect yourself against it. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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 Read More »
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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 Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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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. Read More »
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Protect Your Personal Information
October 20th, 2020
Let’s consider ways you and your family should protect key personal information. Read More »