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. Throughout the year, especially around the holidays and during tax season, you extend your cyber footprint by paying bills, shopping,...
It seems like it's been much longer than one year ago since we last did our taxes, but somehow, it's here again; tax season. This past year, fiscally, is fundamentally different from other tax years before it. The introduction of stimulus payments from the government...
The ability to leverage current events is a dream scenario for modern-day cybercriminals. These criminals use events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to fuel their malicious intent. With the global pandemic comes the desire to stay updated with the most current information. However, it can be...
Throughout the year, scam artists pose as legitimate entities - such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other government agencies and financial institutions in an attempt to defraud taxpayers. They employ sophisticated phishing campaigns to lure users to malicious sites or entice them to activate...
Unison Bank is accepting applications for its annual $1,000 Spirit Scholarship awarded to a qualifying area high school senior for the 2020-2021 school year. However, the application deadline is fast approaching on Friday, April 2, 2021. Unison Bank's '19-'20 Spirit Scholarship Recipient, Karla Sherfy. “Applying for a...
North Dakota native, Troy Gunderson, was selected as local financial institution, Unison Bank’s, featured artist for March 2021. Unison Bank's March 2021 Artist of the Month, Troy Gunderson, stands beside his photographs displayed in the bank's lobby in Jamestown, N.D. Each month, Unison Bank features local artists,...
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. According to Statista.com, over 32 million Americans are starting their relationships...
North Dakota native, Jodi Fritz, was selected as a local financial institution’s featured artist for February 2021. Unison Bank Artist of the Month, Jodi Fritz. Each month, Unison Bank features local artists, photographers, quilters and creators and their products or services. Since 2013, they have featured 85...
The holiday season has come to an end, but hopefully, you were treated to some of the latest gadgets. It is important to remember that, however impressive the latest iPhone or gaming computer might be, the ability and knowledge to properly secure these devices is...
Security State Bank (SSB) has announced that it plans to merge with Jamestown, N.D. – based Unison Bank. “Since its beginning, Security State Bank has been in the business of serving its communities and customers,” said SSB President Lorren Henke. “We’re confident that will remain a...