Online Safety Tips for You and Your Business

For You

Internet banking is a convenient, easy way to conduct financial transactions. Using the internet also has the risk of cyber-attacks and fraud. At Community Bank, we’re minimizing your exposure to these risks with our internal safeguards. You can add another layer of security for your personal and financial information by doing these 5 things:

• Make sure you are choosing strong usernames and passwords, incorporating upper- and lowercase letters and special characters when encouraged.
• Do not share that username and password you just created!
• Remember to periodically change your password.
• Protect your computer and mobile device by making sure all software and apps are up to date. This will ensure you have the latest protection.
• Set up and monitor your accounts regularly with account alerts. These notifications will help keep you informed of any fraudulent activity involving your account(s).

Statistics show that one of the most effective ways to dramatically reduce fraud is to implement Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication. Adding just one step to access your information adds a significant barrier against fraudster access.

For more information on best practices, the Federal Trade Commission has numerous resources on identity theft and online security.

For Business Owners

Business owners need to protect both customer and company financial information as well as protect transactions from fraud and identity theft. Here are 4 action steps every company can take to help reduce cyber-risk:

• Use password manager software to protect and house company passwords.
• Conduct employee background checks and limit account controls by monitoring employee permissions.
• Incorporate the use of firewalls to prevent outside intrusions or hackers.
• Develop a security policy and procedures that include cyber-attack prevention and response, and provide best-practice training to employees. If your employees are prepared, they’ll know what to look for and how to act swiftly when they need to.

Statistics show that one of the most effective ways to dramatically reduce fraud is to implement Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication. Adding just one step to access your information adds a significant barrier against fraudster access.

Go to the Federal Trade Commission for more information and resources about cybersecurity for small businesses.

From all of us at Community Bank, we want you to know we will never email, call, or otherwise ask you for your username, password, or other electronic banking credentials. If you become aware of suspicious account activity, you should immediately contact the authorities and contact us at (304) 485-7991.

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