Your point-of-sale (POS) system is the beating heart of your business. It’s where every sale rings up and where customer trust is secured with each transaction. But as essential as POS systems are, they also, to the surprise of many business owners, represent a prime target for cybercriminals. With high-profile data breaches making headlines across industries, it’s vital to ask yourself: “How secure is my...
Imagine logging into your business account one morning to discover that substantial sums have been transferred to unknown accounts, possibly overseas. What was supposed to be a normal day in the office has turned into an all-out panic where there are no answers and very few, if any, leads to figuring out how this fraud took place and why your account details were vulnerable. Unfortunately,...
Bluetooth technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. From wireless headsets to smart home devices, Bluetooth-enabled gadgets provide convenience and efficiency, allowing us to connect multiple devices seamlessly. However, while this revolutionary technology offers unparalleled convenience, it also introduces new security risks everyone needs to be aware of. Cybercriminals can exploit vulnerabilities in a Bluetooth connection to gain unauthorized access to your...
Now that online banking and digital financial transactions are part of everyday life, the security of your personal information is paramount. Everything we do now requires a digital account or profile, and each needs a secure password to keep your information safe. Sunwest Bank understands the importance of safeguarding your data and is committed to helping you protect your accounts. Creating strong, unique passwords is...
Children’s online safety has been a paramount concern ever since easy access to the internet become so prevalent. The internet is a valuable tool for education and social interactions but also harbors risks that can threaten your child’s well-being. From cyberbullying to online predators, the dangers are real and ever-present. If even the smartest adults can fall victim to online scams and fraud, children are...
It’s no doubt our lives are increasingly intertwined with the online world. This convenience comes with a responsibility: safeguarding our personal information online. Online security threats including breaches, scams, and all kinds of fraud pose significant risks, especially regarding our financial well-being. At Sunwest Bank, we understand the importance of data protection and go above and beyond to secure your personal and financial information....
Starting with the clunky Motorola DynaTAC, to the beloved Blackberry, and on to the iPhone, people have always loved the convenience of a mobile device. The ability of advanced smartphones to connect to the internet and things like Bluetooth grew this love, and smartphones and other mobile devices have become integral to our daily lives. From entertainment to communication, networking to shopping, and especially in...
Staying connected and managing your finances conveniently is essential in such a fast-paced, on-the-go society. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, or just simply relaxing at a café to get out of the house, the ability to access your accounts and make secure transactions is paramount. But with increased connectivity comes the responsibility to protect your sensitive information. At Sunwest Bank, we understand this...
Insider threats represent a significant and growing risk to organizations of all sizes. Unlike external threats, which come from outside the organization in the form of business email compromise fraud, impersonation fraud, and much more, an insider threat originates from within and can be far more challenging to detect and mitigate. These threats can involve sabotage, theft, espionage, fraud, and competitive advantage, all carried out...
Identity theft, data loss and malware infections are increasing as a result of widespread social media use. Social media includes social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, blogs, community sites and email....
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