Security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month. And with the evolution of people working or attending school from home, online streaming, shopping, and more, as your financial partner, we also need to talk about the evolution of online safety.

 

Some important things to consider as you “boot up” …

Do I have a modern, secure internet connection? If possible, avoid joining a public network. Are my hardware and software up to date? Older devices and...

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Times of vulnerability like what we are seeing today with COVID-19 often lead to increases in cybersecurity risks.

Attackers often take advantage of the media attention around events like the current COVID-19 situation, so it’s a good idea to be extra vigilant in keeping your information safe.

“There is likely to be an increase in phishing attempts, with efforts to use the coronavirus to motivate...

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Email providers are getting better and better at protecting your accounts, from multi-factor authentication to included anti-virus and spam protection. But as secure as your email accounts might be, there are still inherent risks involved in sending your private information via a regular email.

Whether you have questions on your account, need to provide your mortgage advisor with tax information, or have any other need to provide your banker with your private information, you want to...

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Data thieves work year-round to try to gain access to accounts and are particularly busy during tax season. The IRS warns taxpayers that the agency is seeing a large increase in bogus email schemes that seek to steal money or tax data.

 

 

Watch the video to learn the latest tips from our Vice President - Information & Cyber Security Jeff Kurek

The most common way for cyber-criminals to steal money, bank account...

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From pick-pocketers to vishing and skimming, protecting your identity can be an ongoing challenge in today's world. And if your identity is stolen, cleaning up the damage can be time-consuming and frustrating. That's why Park Bank is now offering a new ID Restoration service.

Identity theft can tie up your resources, steal your time, and complicate your life. Research shows that it takes, on average, a whopping 33 hours to repair the damage done by identity theft, and consumer...

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Managing Your Information Security Risks

Along with personal computers, tablets and smartphones have become an indispensable tool in many people’s work and personal lives. But with the convenience and efficiency computers add to everyday tasks comes risk. Simply put, your device’s connection to outside networks creates an opportunity for criminals to access your sensitive data. For this reason, Park Bank encourages...

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Tips to avoid phone, text, and e-mail scams.

“Your debit card has been deactivated due to suspected fraud. Please contact our security department to reactivate your card.” If you ever receive a notice such as this in a phone call, text message, or e-mail, do not respond! Park Bank and the FDIC want to make sure you don't fall victim to scams targeting bank customers.

What are common...

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