Security

 

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.

Additionally, with announcements that the government may be sending stimulus checks to Americans to help provide...

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Park Bank is working hard to ensure we provide our clients with critical financial services while ensuring our associates, clients, and community are able to remain healthy and safe. Please check back to this page frequently as we continue to make updates regarding our response to COVID-19.  For more information about the impact of COVID-19, see our blog here.

As we prepare to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep the well-being of our families and neighbors...

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  The past few weeks have been an unprecedented time across the globe. The spread of COVID-19 has proven just how connected we are as a global community. While the social distancing guidelines from the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention ask us to keep a physical distance from one another, now is an important time to maintain that sense of community.

At Park Bank, we are committed to continuing to make a positive impact on our associates, our clients,...

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For business owners who send and receive payments at a higher volume than the average consumer, protecting accounts from fraud is especially important. That’s why Positive Pay is such a valuable tool. What is Positive Pay? 

Positive Pay is a service that matches checks and ACH transactions...

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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 Information and Cyber Security Officer Jeff Kurek

The most...

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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.

Here are a few of the more common scams...

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