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Spring is often known for its melting of snow, rainstorms, sunshine and flowers; however, it is also referred to as tax season. This tax season, be knowledgeable about the common tax scams, warning signs that you may fall victim to and the steps on how...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans that cybercriminals are using maliciously crafted Quick Response (QR) codes to steal their credentials and financial information. This warning was issued as a public service announcement published on the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in February. "Cybercriminals...

Jeff Suko, a former Jamestown, N.D., native and current Unison Bank vice president senior credit officer in Gilbert, Ariz., recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. Unison Bank Vice President Senior Credit Officer, Jeff Suko, recently graduated...

While January 28, 2022 marks the 15th annual Data Privacy Day, each of us faces privacy concerns on a daily basis. If our private information becomes public, it can affect our credit ratings, employment options and even our safety. This cybersecurity tip focuses on steps that...

A new scam is targeting users of popular mobile payment apps. Some said they've been tricked into paying criminals thousands of dollars. "It's really distressing," Nausheen Brooks said. She's out $3,500. "You save your hard-earned money to just be taken away from you. You just don't...

Scams can take place through email, social media and even phone calls. Recently, Android device owners outside of the United States were warned about a dangerous malware campaign that had spread to new regions. Cleafy cybersecurity experts said that there had been an increase in Android...

The US Secret Services warns commercial businesses about a resurgence of business email compromise (BEC) exploits. In a BEC scam, criminals send an email message that appears to come from a known source making a legitimate request. Examples of BEC scams include: A vendor your company regularly...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends - when offices are normally closed. This was reported in the United States as recently as July...

Throughout the novel coronavirus pandemic, Linton Public School has shown its strength and resilience. Not only did they manage to win two state titles, reach the region championships, have student-athletes make it to the state wrestling tournament and qualify for the North Dakota State Track...