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Brush Up On Your Data Security Vocabulary

Jan 28th, 2019

by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director

Information Security

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 Vishing: ...

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Data Compromises – How To Protect Yourself

Oct 9th, 2018

by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director

Internet SecuritySecurity

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, here are some more simple ...

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Potential Fraud On The Rise – How To Protect Yourself

Feb 27th, 2018

by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director

Business TipsInformation SecurityInternet SecuritySecurity

At Bank Midwest, we take the protection of your financial well-being very seriously and have experts diligently monitoring for fraud activity. Nobody is safe from potential fraud, which makes everyone a possible victim. The losses can be quick and large, but we make it a priority to safeguard your accounts and keep you updated so ...

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Phishing And Vishing Is On The Rise – What You Need To Know!

Oct 13th, 2017

by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director

Information SecurityInternet SecuritySecurity

Recently there has been an increase in phishing and vishing scams verifying data from the ‘dark web’ due to the Equifax data breach. Calls might try to trick you into giving personal information. Here are some tips for recognizing and preventing phone scams and imposter scams: Don’t give personal information. Don’t provide any personal or ...

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Identity Thieves Are Great Impersonators. Don’t Get Fooled!

Sep 25th, 2017

by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director

Information SecurityInternet Security

From sending emails that appear to be from companies you know and trust, requesting donations in light of the recent natural disasters (fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes), utilizing fear from the recent Equifax data breach to obtain personally identifiable information (i.e. credit card data, account information, etc.), to adding card-reading devices to ATMs, fraudsters rely on creative ways ...

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