Security

Discovering that your identity has been stolen can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Here are the steps you should take immediately to protect yourself and minimize the damage: Contact Your Bank and Credit Card Companies: Notify your bank and any credit card companies of the theft. They can help you freeze your accounts, issue new cards, and monitor for suspicious activity. Contact us here today. Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Reports: Contact one of the major Read More

Summer is here, and with it comes the thrill of new adventures and the allure of distant horizons. But as we pack our bags and set out to make memories, it’s vital to remember that our financial security should travel with us. From the sun-drenched shores to the vibrant pulse of city life, ensuring the safety of your finances is as important as your itinerary. Here’s how you can protect your financial well-being while savoring the joys of summer travel. Before You Go There are a Read More

In the digital age, banking has never been more convenient. But with this convenience comes a new wave of cyber threats that can catch even the savviest of us off guard. Online banking scams are on the rise, and it’s crucial to stay one step ahead. Let’s dive into the murky waters of digital deception and learn how to keep your finances secure. The Latest Online Banking Scams  Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick us. Here are some of the latest and most common Read More

Over the years, cyber hacking has been on the rise - nearly doubling from 2016 to 2017. Out of all of those attacks, 93% of all breaches in 2017 could have been avoided with simple cyber hygiene practices according to Online Trust Alliance. That’s why we’ve decided to give you some updates on the latest cyber security practices! Don’t Click It Hackers are getting sneakier as to where they place their bugs. You may know not to trust a strange email from someone you don’t Read More

Odds are you’re probably reading this blog post on your cell phone, which you found through an app on your smartphone and then used it to get directions to Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri. Seventy-seven percent of Americans now own a smartphone and use it on a daily basis. With so many people accessing, searching and downloading things on their cell phones, are we really using the same caution and protection we would use when it comes to our computers? Odds also are, you’re not. With Read More

Who knew four little steps could be the difference between keeping your information secure and falling victim to cyber predators. With today’s current cybercrime tactics, you can never be too careful! At Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, we want to help ensure you and your finances stay safe, and offer these four strategic steps to boost your personal cyber security. Safeguard your passwords. Instead of desktop post-it notes, store your passwords somewhere secure like the LastPass 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

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

Did you know that 43 percent of cyber crimes target small businesses? Because many large corporations are pushed into the spotlight after suffering from a data breach, many Americans aren’t aware that small businesses have a continuous risk of cyber attacks as well. While you may not always be able to prevent a phishing scam or Trojan horse, you can proactively set standards and guidelines to help keep you and your employees safe.  At Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri we want to help 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