02 Mar What’s the Difference between ACH and Wire Transfers?

Posted at 16:47h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

In today's digital economy, many people prefer to receive employment compensation through direct deposit. They also find it more convenient to pay bills and send money electronically rather than using checks. This form of electronic fund transfer is called an automated clearing house (ACH) transaction. Another form of electronic fund transfer is the wire transfer. Although the end result is the same, there are differences between the two, mainly in the cost and time of delivery....

02 Mar What to do if you experience fraud

Posted at 16:42h in Security Tips, Small Business Security

Cybercriminals are targeting the financial accounts of owners and employees of small and medium sized businesses, resulting in significant business disruption and substantial monetary losses due to fraudulent transfers from these accounts....

Tips for Taxpayers: What you need to know for tax season

02 Mar What Taxpayers Should Know about Identity Theft and Taxes

Posted at 16:35h in Identity Theft, Security Tips

Protecting taxpayers and their tax refunds from identity theft is a top priority for the IRS. This year the IRS expanded its efforts to better protect taxpayers and help victims dealing with this difficult issue....

02 Mar What is Malware and How do I Avoid Becoming Infected?

Posted at 16:33h in Cyber Tips, Security Tips

Online sales and services, social networking, and the availability of information on the Internet have grown tremendously over the past decade. It's not surprising that as the Internet becomes more and more a part of our lives, we see a rise in nefarious activity....

02 Mar What is Impersonation in Social Engineering?

Posted at 16:21h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

No matter how secure a system is, there's always a way to break in. Hackers and malicious social engineers are turning to the weakest part of the infrastructure – the people – who are often the easiest to manipulate and deceive. ...

02 Mar What is Identity Theft?

Posted at 16:19h in Identity Theft, Security Tips

Identity theft – or perhaps more accurately, identity fraud – occurs when someone uses your personal information, your Social Security Number (SSN) or birth date, for example, to pose as you and then apply for credit cards and loans, open bank accounts to write bad checks, redirect mail, establish cell phone service, rent vehicles, equipment or accommodations, and to get new government documents such as driver’s licenses and SSN cards....

02 Mar What is ACH Fraud?

Posted at 16:18h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

ACH fraud is the theft of funds through the Automated Clearing House financial transaction network. The ACH network acts as the central clearing facility for all Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) transactions in the United States, representing a crucial link in the national banking system. Payments linger in the ACH network awaiting clearance for their final banking destination....

02 Mar What Every Merchant Needs to Know About PCI Compliance

Posted at 16:17h in Security Tips, Small Business Security

Almost daily, theft of identities and personal information is reported in the news. When your customers offer their bankcard at the point of sale, over the Internet, on the phone or through the mail, they need assurance that their account information is safe....

Avoiding Malware: Viruses, Trojans and Worms

02 Mar Ways To Protect Yourself From Malware

Posted at 16:14h in Cyber Tips, Security Tips

Your computer: It's something you simply can’t live without. If you're like most people, you store years of memories in its picture files. It gives you instant access to a wide range of knowledge, both from your saved files and online. You've got those research papers and work projects on there too....

02 Mar Use Bluetooth? Protect Yourself from Hacking Scams

Posted at 16:12h in Cyber Tips, Security Tips

Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it....

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