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Fake QR Codes
QR codes have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially due to social distancing efforts and a need for contactless services. Unfortunately,...
Cybercriminals Go for the Gold
Last week, the opening ceremony of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games took place in Beijing. With representatives from 91 countries, the Olympics are watched by...
How to Safely Shop Online
Do you regularly use your debit card for online purchases? Do you have payment information saved on online shopping accounts? Do you use autofill to enter your...
How to Keep Your Organization Safe in and Out of the Office
Whether you work from home or work in an office, the security of your organization must be one of your top priorities. While these two locations can feel quite...
Order Confirmation Imitation
If you’ve started your holiday shopping, you may have received purchase confirmation emails from Amazon, one of the world’s most popular retailers....
Tips to Protect Against a Cyberattack
As more consumers move to online banking in the wake of the pandemic, criminals are looking for ways to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals,...
Customer Spotlight: GP Welding
“I started this business with a $25,000 bank loan that my dad co-signed for,” explained Ted Giese, owner of GP Welding in Delano. “I took that money and...
ICBA and Minnesota Lakes Bank: Community Banks Build Better Communities
In honor of ICBA Community Banking Month in April, Minnesota Lakes Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are shining a spotlight on...
Trusted Third Parties Used as Phish Bait
Working with a third-party organization can be a great help, but what happens if that third party falls victim to a cybersecurity attack? Not only could your...
Company Size Doesn’t Matter
Think hackers are only trying to target large corporations for their cyberattacks? Think again! If you are an employee of a small to medium size business, you...
Employee Profile: Austin Wiberg
Austin Wiberg is the credit analyst at Minnesota Lakes Bank, a position he’s held since September 2018. He was hired in May 2018 as a teller/customer service...
Security Tips – That’s Suspicious!
Have you ever encountered a situation at work that was suspicious? Perhaps this was a suspicious person, a suspicious email, or even a phone call that didn't...