Avoid coronavirus (COVID-19) scams
Scammers and cyber criminals are now emerging hoping to prey on fears amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. What can you do to avoid these scams? Be wary of unsolicited offers of cures, free tests and other emails. Scammers often try...
How to protect your identity after a disaster
I have received several calls over the past few days about how to protect your identity after a disaster. Many people’s homes have been damaged, or even destroyed, and their sensitive information may have been displaced due to the storms....
IRS launches Identity Theft Central
Last month I wrote about free Identity Protection. Any current customer with a Wilson Bank & Trust debit card can enroll today to get free ID protection through Mastercard. In preparation for the upcoming tax season, and subsequent identity theft...
WBT’s FREE Identity Monitoring – Mastercard ID Theft Protection
You have read about it in the news – a data breach. You hear about a friend, family member or co-worker who has suffered a hack of their identity. Identity theft can happen to anyone. The result of identity theft...
New Year’s Resolution: Protect Your Data
Make protecting your data a top priority this year. Do it now, before you’re in the middle of an incident like identity theft, and you’ll be glad you did. Remember Benjamin Franklin’s advice, “Do not put off until tomorrow what...
Be Smart with your Last-Minute Online Shopping!
Scams, schemes and fraud; they are the last things on our minds this holiday season. However, we need to have a plan to be aware and avoid fraud. If we do not have a plan, someone else will – and...
Cybersecurity – We are all human
Have you ever made a cybersecurity mistake? I have. Don’t feel bad though, it happens to all of us – from the tech savvy to the not-so-tech savvy, we are all susceptible to letting an attacker in. The most important...
Thank you, veterans
I wanted to personally say thank you to all of our veterans for making our freedoms possible. Image courtesy of time.com Veterans remain a target for fraud Veterans continue to be a target of scams and fraud. According to a...
Top Online Take Action Tips
I love short, easy tips and this week is no different. The BBB and the National Cybersecurity Alliance have teamed up to create these short, easy-to-digest cybersecurity tips. Lock down your login Update system software Back it up Know what...
Facebook Account Security for Small Businesses
The National Cyber Security Alliance has released a short video on how to secure your business’ Facebook Page. The video covers 4 tips: Have a strong password Set up two-factor authentication Update your contact information Avoid suspicious request messages Check...