To Combat Holiday Scams, Banks Must Give the Gift of Education
Online scams are especially prevalent this time of year. Trying to head them off by educating customers can help a bank’s balance sheet as well as earn it goodwill in the community.
Online scams are especially prevalent this time of year. Trying to head them off by educating customers can help a bank’s balance sheet as well as earn it goodwill in the community.
President Joe Biden on Monday urged U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked tight because of “evolving intelligence” that Russia is considering launching cyberattacks against critical infrastructure targets as the war in Ukraine continues.
If your closing was postponed recently, cybercriminals may be to blame.
Banks and credit unions are on high alert after the SolarWinds hack.
Protecting your bank, business or personal accounts from cybercrime seems like common sense. However, with cybercrime costing businesses $600 billion globally, they will need to be proactive to keep their businesses safe.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has provided the New England region’s banks a safe space to discuss cyber threats. The FRBB’s second annual Cybersecurity Conference, held this year on May 1, is the most recent event in its program to address and combat cyber threats.
More than $3.1 billion in actual and attempted losses due to cybercrime has been reported since October 2013, according to the FBI. Residential real estate transactions are particularly vulnerable to these scams – and by the time someone realizes something is wrong and contacts law enforcement, it’s often too late.