Recently, Equifax, one of the three national consumer credit reporting agencies, announced a major data breach. This breach affects approximately 143 million Americans. This is what we know according to…
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The number of scams and malware taking advantage of social media users and platforms is on the rise. Social media scams are easy to create and can target thousands of…
From the Desk of Thomas F. Duffy, Chair, MS-ISAC On July 6, 2017 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an alert on scammers posing as FTC officials who contact individuals…
Browsing the web and interacting with websites in a secure fashion is immensely important in today’s connected world. Everyday things like online banking, shopping, and submitting your taxes involve sharing…
Now that W-2’s are arriving, it’s time to consider how to stay safe from tax season scams. Every year, unfortunate taxpayers go to file their returns and are shocked to…
Here’s how it works: Someone contacts you asking for a donation to their charity. It sounds like a group you’ve heard of, it seems real, and you want to help….
Here’s how they work: You get a call or an email. It might say you’ve won a prize. It might seem to come from a government official. Maybe it seems…
This story originally appeared on WKOW.com from reporter Nick Buffo. MADISON (WKOW) — A local bank continues to stay vigilant as more card skimmers continue to pop-up at gas stations…
Being able to bank or shop online is a great convenience, but you want to be sure you're protecting yourself before you hit “send.” If the wrong people access your...
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It is important to be aware of your surroundings when visiting any ATM. Beyond a physical presence, many thieves have learned ways to capture your information, to be used down...
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