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

Posted at 16:05h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

It seems like every time we turn around; we hear of another data breach where confidential information has been stolen. Cybercriminals actively pursue organizations that store personally identifiable information (PII) in an effort to gain unauthorized access to it. They can either use the stolen PII for personal gain, such as filing a fraudulent income tax return under another person’s name, or they can sell it to another crook on the Dark Web....

02 Mar Tech Support Scams

Posted at 16:01h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

In a recent twist, scam artists are using the phone to try to break into your computer. They call, claiming to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft. They say that they’ve detected viruses or other malware on your computer to trick you into giving them remote access or paying for software you don’t need....

02 Mar Social Engineering: The Ultimate Con

Posted at 15:44h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

Social engineering is the ultimate con – the bag of tricks employed by fraudsters who lie, cheat and steal their way past your organization’s security controls. Their goals: theft, fraud or espionage. Social engineering bypasses all technologies, including firewalls....

02 Mar Smart people fall victim to scams too

Posted at 15:39h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

Each year the Better Business Bureau is inundated with complaints from small businesses caught in fraudsters' webs. Perhaps it is an invoicing scam or being duped into paying for something the business neither asked for nor wanted....

02 Mar Six of the Most Common Computer Security Threats

Posted at 15:29h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

It's a dangerous world out there in cyberspace. Security threats are escalating every year and have become more malicious with cybercriminals entering the scene stealing financial and personal information....

02 Mar Six New Year Resolutions for Improving Information Security

Posted at 15:27h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

In the past, securing your home computer network was the responsibility of the experts who installed it, but today's Internet users often install their own home networks....

02 Mar Safety Tips for ATMs

Posted at 15:01h in Information Security Awareness, Security Tips

ATM machines can be found just about anywhere today – from shopping malls to flea markets. They’re a great convenience, but ATMs located in low-traffic, dimly lit locations can compromise your safety....

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