Tips to Safeguard Sensitive Data October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Federated Bank is reminding customers of some practical steps you can take to help protect your financial data and quickly recover in the event of a data breach or compromise. The majority (68 percent) of cybersecurity incidents can be attributed to human error. In […]
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May Your Holidays Be Merry…And Financially Safe
The holidays should be full of happy gatherings with friends and family, but they can be a stressful time, especially if you are traveling. Your mind is keeping track of so many things that it is easy to become a bit careless. That’s why scammers often “work” overtime to take advantage of travelers whose defenses […]
Safeguarding Against a Cyberattack
Cyber security has been important for community banks since the rise of the computer and the internet. Yet in today’s escalating digital environment, that importance has only grown. The rise in online interactions and massive amounts of data flowing over the web has led to an uptick in fraudulent activity. Consumers reported losing more than […]
6 Fundamental Rules for Avoiding Online Scams
Wouldn’t you think that online scammers would run out of ways to fool us? Wouldn’t you think that they would get tired of running their scams? As you know, the answer to both questions is a resounding “No!” I’m afraid that scammers are here to stay and just a part of life as we know […]
Avoiding Scams While Shopping Online
Shopping has drastically changed over the past few decades. More and more, people are shopping online rather than visiting a store. As shopping has changed, criminals have adapted their tactics to take advantage of our new habits. Now rather than being on the look-out for a thief who might grab their bag or sneak away […]
Tips to Avoid Becoming the Victim of a Scam
There are always unscrupulous people that are trying to take advantage of others for their own personal gain. The specific schemes or the tools used may change, but the intent is the same. Scammers want to take your money away from you and keep it for themselves. This is a sad fact of life. While […]
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