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Beware of “Evil Twin” Wi-Fi Connections
Free Wi-Fi is widely available in many areas and businesses. Many people connect to these free networks while traveling or away from home. One particular scam...
Vishing
Cybercriminals not only use the internet and email to gain access to sensitive information, they use telephones to their unlawful advantage. Vishing (voice...
The Shock Factor: Don’t Take the Bait!
One of the most common and successful tricks cyber criminals use to trigger you into falling for their scams is fake “stressor events”. In this context,...
Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it, holiday shopping. You can expect to see special sales from retailers and sneaky scams from...
The Fake TSA Precheck Email
TSA PreCheck is a US airport screening program that allows you to get through airport security with fewer steps and without waiting in long lines. But...
Safeguarding Against a Cyberattack in 2024
Cyber and data security have long been areas of emphasis for community banks, but in today’s escalating digital environment, that focus has...
The Dangers of AI Art and Deepfakes
AI art is generated using billions of images and examples of art. When you enter a prompt, the AI art generator builds an image for you by combining many of...
Watch Out for Election-Themed Scams
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the upcoming United States elections to try and steal your personal information and...
35% of Cybersecurity Incidents are Business Email Compromise (BEC) Phishing Attacks
With cybercriminals looking for the fastest means to get from attack to a big payout, BEC attacks are shifting tactics to adjust to organizations being better...
An Early Tax Reminder From the IRS
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently held the eighth annual Security Summit. The IRS concluded the summit with a reminder to stay alert during the...
Smishing for Bank Information
Recently, a ring of cybercriminals used a smishing attack in order to steal credit card information. A smishing attack is a type of phishing attack through SMS...
Unexpected Email Tips
Many of us receive a steady flow of emails every day, including bank statements, order confirmations, or sales promotions. To keep up, you may look through...