Security Tips Archive - Unison Bank

Security Tips Archive

3 Scammer tactics to watch out for

Scammers are getting more creative, but their tricks often follow similar p...

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Sweetheart Scams Are On the Rise

Valentine’s Day is a time for love and connection, but scammers are a...

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QR code or scam?

QR codes are everywhere—from menus to advertisements to package delivery ...

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Stay Safe While You Shop: Avoid Scams This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to find deals on gifts, gadge...

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Decorative deal or holiday hoax? 7 shopping safety tips

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and shopping. With online...

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Apple Cider or Pumpkin Spice? Banks don’t ask that!

As the season shifts to crisp autumn days and cozy traditions, it’s easy ...

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Smishing 101: Text Scams You Need To Be Aware Of

Smishing: What is it? What are common examples? What to do if it happens to...

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Creating Better Passwords

In a world where it feels like we need passwords for everything, it can be ...

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Don’t Be a Money Mule

Criminals are crafty. They use elaborate stories and false identities to ga...

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Facebook Friend or Fraudulent Foe?

Social media is a great way to stay in contact with friends and family memb...

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Goofy game or scary scam?

We’ve all seen those “Let’s Learn About You” social media posts wit...

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4 Ways to Avoid “Cyber Scaries” this Spooky Season

With the holidays fast approaching, an influx of “cyber scaries&#8221...

Caller ID spoofing: That’s not their phone number!

WHAT IS IT? Caller ID spoofing is changing the caller identification number...

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How to avoid social engineering and phishing attacks

From social engineering, phishing, vishing and even smishing, cybercriminal...

Use these 10 effective mitigation techniques to keep your home network safe and secure from scammers and their cyber attacks.

10 techniques to secure your home network

With the internet, we are able to accomplish tasks more efficiently and con...

Any email compromise is frustrating, but especially when it is a business email compromise (BEC) exploits. Prevent BEC scams with these tips. Use these four tips on how to recognize and avoid phishing scams that scammers try to use to get personal information from you.

4 Tips to recognize and avoid phishing scams

Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them personal ...

Tech support scammers want you to believe you have a serious problem with your computer, like a virus. Here's how to spot tech support scams.

Spot, avoid and report tech support scams

Tech support scammers want you to believe you have a serious problem with y...

According to a 2021 study, the average person has 100 passwords and accounts. Ensure your identity is protected in cyberspace.

Take small steps to secure your identity online

Have you ever taken a tally of every account you are signed up with? Accord...

When traveling and shopping at any time, consider the wireless network you might use before completing a transaction on any device.

Traveling with personal internet-enabled devices

The internet is at your fingertips with the widespread use of internet-enab...

Summer is a busy time for traveling. Check out these tips on how to stay cyber-safe before, during and after your travel adventures.

Tips for cyber-safe travel

Summer is a popular time to travel whether it be for a relaxing overnight o...

Often called security freezes, credit freezes are tools that allow you to restrict access to your credit reports.

Everything you need to know about Credit Freezes

Often called security freezes, credit freezes are tools that allow you to r...

This tax season, learn about the common tax scams, warning signs and the steps on how to protect yourself, identity and finances.

Scams to look out for during tax season

Spring is often known for its melting of snow, rainstorms, sunshine and flo...

The FBI warned Americans that cybercriminals are using maliciously crafted QR codes to steal their credentials and financial information.

Malicious QR codes may steal your money

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans that cybercrimin...

10 cybersecurity tactics you should be doing now including paying attention to the warnings your browser is flashing in your face.

New year, new privacy settings

While January 28, 2022 marks the 15th annual Data Privacy Day, each of us f...

A new scam is targeting users of popular mobile payment apps, like Zelle. Some said they've been tricked into paying criminals thousands.

Mobile payment app scams

A new scam is targeting users of popular mobile payment apps. Some said the...

June 1 marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject...

Android scam drains bank account by phone call

Scams can take place through email, social media and even phone calls. Rece...

Any email compromise is frustrating, but especially when it is a business email compromise (BEC) exploits. Prevent BEC scams with these tips. Use these four tips on how to recognize and avoid phishing scams that scammers try to use to get personal information from you.

Business email compromise resurgence

The US Secret Services warns commercial businesses about a resurgence of bu...

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Ransomware awareness for weekends

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrast...

Home offices have become a popular 2021 staple due to the pandemic; however, so has an increase in cyber crimes and ransomware.

Ransomware, a 2021 cyber hot topic

In response to the pandemic, many end-users have transitioned to working fr...

When it comes to cybercrimes and scams, seniors and elderly individuals are among the most targeted demographics.

Cybercrimes, scams and the senior population

When it comes to cybercrimes and scams, seniors and elderly individuals are...

An email account can be compromised in a number of different ways. Follow these tips on what to do if your email is compromised.

What to do if your email is compromised

An email account can be compromised in a number of different ways. In some ...

Spring is not just a good time for cleaning your house or apartment, it's also a good time to clean up your technology and cyber footprint.

It’s cybersecurity spring cleaning time

Spring is not just a good time for cleaning your house or apartment, it&#82...

The addition of stimulus payments from the government added a new dimension to taxes and vulnerability increase to cyber criminals.

Don’t be frivolous with your stimulus

It seems like it’s been much longer than one year ago since we last d...

Modern-day cybercriminals use events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to scam users into sharing personal and financial information.

Watch out for these top COVID-19 scams

The ability to leverage current events is a dream scenario for modern-day c...

The addition of stimulus payments from the government added a new dimension to taxes and vulnerability increase to cyber criminals.

Protect your refund during tax season

Throughout the year, scam artists pose as legitimate entities – such ...

Chocolate hearts, flowers, teddy bears and Valentine’s Day cards line the shelves of stores each February. However online, heart emojis and thoughtful messages make their way into inboxes – and sometimes, online romance scams too.

Left swipe on online romance scams

Chocolate hearts, flowers, teddy bears and Valentine’s Day cards line the...

In honor of Data Privacy Day, January 28, we are providing you with five great tips that can help you to securely configure any new device.

Bringing awareness to Data Privacy Week

The holiday season has come to an end, but hopefully, you were treated to s...

Receive a new device for Christmas? As impressive as the latest iPhone or gaming computer might be, it's important to secure these devices.

10 Tips to securely configure your new devices

Did you receive a new device this holiday season? As impressive as the late...

As more online holiday shopping taking place this year, it's important to stay vigilant of scams fraudulent websites and unsolicited emails.

Watch out for online holiday shopping scams

With more commerce occurring online this year, and with the holiday season ...

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How to secure your remote office

After months of remote work, you've become a 'work from home' pro. However,...

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6 Steps to securing your devices & taking back your privacy

Securing your devices and keeping personally identifiable information safe ...

It's important to keep malware off your computer so hackers can't intercept your passwords. Even if your password is very strong, malware...

Recognizing scams

Can you spot a scam when you see one? Learn how to recognize suspicious tex...

June 1 marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject...

Hurricane-related scams to be watchful of

June 1 marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Exer...

It's important to keep malware off your computer so hackers can't intercept your passwords. Even if your password is very strong, malware...

How to create a strong password

Always use strong passwords on the internet. A strong password is one that ...

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How to protect kids online during COVID-19

Due to school closings and stay-at-home orders resulting from the COVID-19 ...

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How to avoid COVID-19 scams

The range of current malicious activity attempting to exploit COVID-19 worl...

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Use caution with email attachments

While email attachments are a popular and convenient way to send documents,...

As impressive as the latest iPhone or gaming computer might be, ensuring you’re able to properly secure these devices is extremely important!

10 tips to securely configure your devices

Did you receive a new device this Holiday Season? As impressive as the late...

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Keep scammers at bay during COVID-19

Here are some tips to help you keep the scammers at bay and avoid scams dur...

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Why you shouldn’t download from third-party app stores

App stores offer millions of applications. In them, you’ll find everythin...

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Debit card security

Keep your debit card protected. Know the signs of a scammer. We are diligen...

The range of current malicious activity attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide varies. A few common examples include caller id spoofing,

Caller ID spoofing

What is Caller ID Spoofing? Caller ID spoofing is the process of changing t...

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Keep your smart home protected

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have a smart home? You could r...

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Avoid scams related to economic payments

The U.S. Government continues to encounter instances of criminals using sti...

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Privacy & mobile device apps

What are the risks associated with mobile device apps? Applications (apps) ...

10 cybersecurity tactics you should be doing now including paying attention to the warnings your browser is flashing in your face.

Cybersecurity tactics you should be doing

10 cybersecurity tactics you should be doing now including paying attention...

An email account can be compromised in a number of different ways. Follow these tips on what to do if your email is compromised.

shop safe while online

Identity theft, scams, frauds, and malware infections are serious problems ...

Unison Bank’s mobile apps, Unison Mobile and Unison Mobile Business, allow you to manage your accounts conveniently and securely.

Mobile banking security

Unison Bank’s mobile apps, Unison Mobile and Unison Mobile Business, allo...

There is more than convenience to think about when using your cards. You must also consider safety. The following are safety steps.

ATM, debit & credit card safety

There is more than convenience to think about when using your cards. You mu...

June 1 marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject...

10 tax scams to avoid

New year, new you… same W-2 tax scams. Tax season is in full swing, w...

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Identity theft

Identity theft is an insidious form of online fraud wherein a person steals...

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Email fraud

Email Fraud You receive an email in your Inbox which appears to have been s...