Brush Up On Your Data Security Vocabulary

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
Getting to know data security terminology is just another way to prepare and protect yourself from scammers. Check out some key terms below! Phishing: Unsolicited emails containing malicious content, including links to websites Spear Phishing: Personalized emails, indicting a level of research on the target was performed to help ensure the email appears legitimate…

Protecting Yourself from Data Breaches

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
There have been a number of high-profile breaches recently including: Marriott International announced a breach of their Starwood Guest Reservation Database has exposed personal information of up to 500 million customers. The hackers accessed names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, dates of birth, gender, loyalty program account information, and reservation information. For some, they also stole encrypted…

Data Compromises – How to Protect Yourself

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
Seems like data compromises aren’t getting the attention they used to. Perhaps it’s become an everyday occurrence that as users and clients, we’ve become more desensitized to the news. Although tempting, our vigilance as the end user is crucial in protecting our data. Following up from our last quarter update,…

5 Tips to Protect You From Fraud

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
At Bank Midwest, we enforce strong security procedures to help cautiously and thoroughly protect your information at all times. The confidentiality of your data is always at the forefront of everything we do. We go to great lengths to regularly strengthen how we help protect your information from unauthorized access or…

Protecting Your Business’ Privacy

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
At Bank Midwest your business' privacy is always on the forefront of our thoughts. That’s why we take security so seriously. To help you with maintaining your company’s data, we are arming you with quick tips for your business, and in your home. Incorporate these tips into your day-to-day routine and…