Discovering the Difference: Why Choose a Credit Union Over a Bank?
In a world full of financial institutions, banks and credit unions can come across as the same thing, offering similar products and services like checking accounts, savings options, and loans. Yet, there are fundamental differences between the two that might make you reconsider where you entrust your hard-earned money. For-Profit vs. Not-for-Profit The key distinction […]
Be Wary of Charity Scams
Contributing to charities and giving back to the community can be some of the most rewarding acts of kindness we experience during our lifetime – especially around the holidays. On the flip side, scammers – or Grinches, in this case – are looking to reward themselves by stealing those donations. If we are not careful […]
Tips to Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams
Around the holidays, our inboxes become flooded with shipping updates, order confirmations, and eCards from family and friends. Cyber criminals see this deluge of emails as an opportunity to send creative phishing emails — designed to not only catch your attention, but also catch you off guard. From fake charity websites to malicious eHolidayCards, cyber attacks spike […]
Using payment apps? Here’s how to protect your privacy and avoid scams
Use apps such as PayPal Mobile Cash, Venmo, and Cash App to pay your babysitter, split the bill during a lunch with friends, or order shoes online? You’re not alone. A recent survey by AARP says that seven in 10 adults use at least one money transfer app. Learn More
What is a dark web scan and can it protect your identity?
A dark web scan is a service offered by companies that will search the dark web for you, combing through its large databases of stolen usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers for sale. Learn More
Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
Identity Theft is one of the most dangerous threats on the Internet Landscape. If a cybercriminal gains access to your financial information, it can be a potential catastrophe. In this post we’ll outline how you can keep your personal data protected from prying eyes. Learn More
Work From Home Safety Tips
While companies transition employees back to the office, much of the global workforce continues to work remotely. In this new work from home environment, cybersecurity is now more important than ever. Organizations can safeguard sensitive information (and employees’ personal information) by encouraging workers to maintain security practices. Here are some simple tips to keep your […]
Secure Your Mobile Devices From Cybercriminals
Mobile devices make it easy to connect with family and friends. However, these smart devices contain huge amounts of personal information from health apps and social media to password managers and banking apps. Consider all the sensitive information stored on your cell phone: photos, text messages, email and account and phone numbers. To block your […]
Keep Hackers at Bay with a Strong Password
In a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the best), how would you rate your online security? While most individuals try to practice safe cyber activity, let’s face it; we’re human. It can become tedious to manage multiple passwords. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and with the increasing number of cyber threats in […]
How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Don’t be misled by cyber criminals and phishing tactics using text messages. This type of phishing is also known as “smishing” or SMS phishing. Crooks will send deceptive text messages to lure you into giving up your personal or financial information. Examples of smishing you may receive: Be the first to click this link and […]