cyber security

As the holidays roll up, buying items online increases. Unfortunately, cyber-attacks and identity theft also increases with that number. That’s why the professionals at Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri have come up with some helpful tips and tricks to stay safe when shopping online this holiday season!   Don’t Use Unknown Wireless Networks If you are in a coffee shop or airport and a network pops up for you to connect to, your chance of being hacked skyrockets. When the Read More

Every day you hear tips and tricks to ensuring the safety behind your personal information. While many of these offers and promotions are advertising a safety service, at Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, we believe you can handle the majority of these precautions yourself! See what steps you’ll need to take in order to best prepare for your financial future. We’ll be there to help you every step of the way.   DO: Store your passwords in a secure app like LastPass. DON’T: Read More

Often times, phishing calls can come off as friendly or even helpful, however, in many instances the caller is malicious and intends to compromise your personal information. Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri wants to help you avoid situations like these, and offers the following key prompts to help you identify a fraudulent caller. Keep these five points at the top of your mind the next time you’re wary of an unknown caller:   The matter is deemed extremely urgent by the caller. Read More

Phishing as defined by Merriam-Webster is “A scam by which an e-mail user is duped into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly.” Scams like these happen each and every day, and many times, the victims don’t even realize they’re participating in them. Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri wants to help you avoid these common tactics many cyber criminals use to lure you in. If you hear or recognize any of the following prompts, hang Read More

With fraud alerts, identity protection, and chip-enabled cards, you’d think it would be near impossible for a stranger to swipe your personal information. Unfortunately, it’s easier than you think! Other than preparing yourself with preventative measures there is no sure-fire way to make sure your identity remains safe and secure. If you ever experience the unfortunate circumstance of having your personal information stolen, be sure to stick to these five actions when working to regain Read More

With hackers and scammers out amongst the pages of the internet, how do you browse safely? There are many tips and tricks you can use while on the internet to better maintain the security your personal information needs. See how to bolster your online bodyguard with these simple and helpful tools!   Enable the great wall: Your computer has all kinds of ways to block attacks you don’t even know are happening. Most hardware comes with firewalls pre-installed, but you can purchase extra Read More

If you’re like many parents in the United States, your preteens and teenagers may be running circles around you when it comes to utilizing the latest technology. Whether that’s Facebook’s latest updates, new iPhone technology, or the latest app hitting the scene, the amount of new knowledge and innovation seems endless. For your growing adults, this may look more like an endless playground than a minefield, but at times it can be both. To help your children use technology while Read More

Whether it’s used to register for your classes, login to social media, or pay your monthly utility bills, it seems like everything these days requires a password. In order to help you protect your financial future, Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri would like to share our best tips and tricks to making your passwords unhackable.   Change your password every month. One of the most effective things you can do to deter cybercriminals is to update your passwords on a regular basis. Read More

As you begin to plan your projects and goals for 2017, remember to be proactive when protecting your personal information. To help make the coming year more secure, Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri recommends adding the following resolutions to your list:   Know and Protect Your Passwords. Remembering your passwords and protecting them can be two different things. To best protect your passwords we suggest updating them to each includes a number, symbol and capital letter. Phrases Read More

Today Americans take their smartphones everywhere. From home to work, over lunch and dinner, we use our devices more than ever before. This last month Facebook reported that the average cell phone user has their phone with them 73% of the time. Even before we go to sleep, many of us are checking notifications or responding to emails. With so much valuable data now available at our fingertips, how can we keep these miniature portals secure from outside predators? At Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, Read More