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Sunwest Bank’s Complete Guide on Malware and Malware Defense In today's digitally interconnected world, the benefits of online connectivity are immense. However, these advantages also come with heightened risks, mainly from various forms of malicious software known as malware, which, in some cases, can put your personal banking information at risk. At Sunwest Bank, our top priority is safeguarding our customers' financial security and sensitive information against these digital threats. This essential guide delves into what malware is, how it works, and, most importantly, how to protect yourself and your valuable data from falling victim to these malicious attacks. Understanding Malware: The Basics What...

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....

Cybercrime is a lucrative trade and it's growing. Criminals have identified where the money is and, as a result, cybercrime is quickly becoming a major threat. Millions of dollars are lost every year. Because these criminals continue to refine and fine-tune each element of the cybercrime supply chain, users must be educated and alert. The more we know about cybercrime, the better equipped we will be to defend against it; and the best way to do that is to understand who the typical perpetrators are, what motivates them and what methods they use to perpetrate their crimes....

As technology continues to evolve, everyday objects are created to connect to the Internet resulting in the usage of the term “The Internet of Things” (IoT). Connected devices, such as your smart TV and your smart car, are interconnected and automated over a wireless network....

When you do something on your computer, such as accessing your checking account on your bank's website, you type your user name, password, etc. on your keyboard. Your keystrokes travel along a path in the operating system to reach the destination application, so your bank can verify your identity and grant you access....