Account Takeover Threat Resurfaces

There is a new threat in the Account Takeover space. The Ramnit Worm has resurfaced and is reportedly targeting Facebook users. The Ramnit worm targeted online banking accounts and corporate networks in 2011 and is now targeting Facebook users. This is particularly concerning to us here at the bank. Our concern is that we are…

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Skimming & Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud

CREDIT CARD FRAUD is an unfortunate vulnerability we all face when we use our credit card(s) or debit card(s). It can happen whether we are conducting a transaction on-line, over the phone, or in a well-known department store. Card security is important whether it be a credit card or a debit card. Please practice the following…

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Phishing/Pharming

Phishing attacks use “spoofed” (hoax) e-mails and fraudulent websites to divulge personal financial data such as credit card numbers, checking/savings account numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers and other personal information from consumers. If you get an e-mail or pop-up message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply to this e-mail, and…

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