Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and staying informed is one of the strongest defenses you have. As scammers become more sophisticated, it’s important to understand the most common schemes, how they work, and the steps you can take to keep your information secure. Below is an overview of today’s leading cyber risks and

In 2024, cybercrime is projected to cost the global economy $9.5 trillion, which would make it the world’s third-largest economy—trailing only the United States and China. This figure encompasses a wide range of damages, including data breaches, financial fraud, and operational disruptions. Experts anticipate that these costs will escalate by approximately 15% annually, reaching an

Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with people you trust, like your babysitter, your fellow PTA mom, your son’s soccer coach, or your coworker. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there are a few tips you should always keep

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to spotlight the importance of safeguarding older adults from financial exploitation and fraud—including online scams. As more of our daily lives take place digitally, it’s critical that older adults and their loved ones know how to stay safe and protect personal information. Whether you’re navigating

You’re in the middle of browsing news on the internet and suddenly a large pop-up window flashes in the center of your screen: Warning! Security Alert! You freeze and your heart sinks thinking that now you’ve been infected with a crippling virus. Well, not yet. What you do next will determine if you will be

Today’s technology has made banking faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before, with many tools allowing customers to bank whenever and wherever they’d like. According to Business Insider, 70% of American bank account holders use mobile banking as their primary way of managing their accounts. And the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the consumer usage

2020 has brought on a lot of extra stressors for consumers, but one that may not be getting enough attention is the rise of online scams that can cost you both your data and your savings. From phishing to romance scams, several reports say the number of victims has increased since the start of the

We are just a month away from Thanksgiving which can only mean one thing: online shopping. After the turkey, stuffing and pies have been eaten, millions will be logging on to popular shopping sites between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to order holiday gifts. While the convenience of online shopping is undeniable, it can leave

Trick or treat? It’s what you’ll soon be hearing in neighborhoods across Connecticut, but it’s also what you should be asking yourself when you receive a check from an unfamiliar or unexpected source. While it has been around for years, check fraud has become more common with the ease and anonymity of online communications, and