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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...
Customer Spotlight: Budget Blinds of Westonka
Nicole and Ryan Carter have been in the custom window treatment business for eight years, and they have learned that the best way to deliver products and...
Employee Profile: Sherri Dehn
“We genuinely love our customers, and we’re grateful that so many of them consider us a friend after we do business with...
Employee Profile: Jessica Griffel
Jessica Griffel is one-half of the two-person loan processing department at Minnesota Lakes Bank. She is eagerly awaiting the hiring of a replacement for the...
Customer Spotlight: Western Communities Action Network, Inc.
“As part of my first day of on-the-job training, the Associate Director of the organization wanted to introduce me to our community bank,” Christopher...
5 Tips to Write a Successful Business Plan
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a new entrepreneur, a business plan is crucial to the success and growth of your business, but it can feel like...
5-Star Minnesota Lakes Bank: A Source of Security in an Insecure World
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to announce that Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, MN, has earned its highest, 5-Star...
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...