Cyber Security

Did someone send you a check and ask you to send money back?

If so, that's a fake check scam. The effect of which can have devastating effects on your financial plans. And if you're feeling duped, you're not alone. Attempted check fraud at U.S. banks totaled $15 billion in 2018 (source: American Bankers Association). Hitting closer to home, over the last several weeks Peoples Bank has had several fake cashier checks come in from customers who unknowingly believed...

Over the years, the schemes attackers employ to commit bank fraud have morphed and shifted, from the common occurrence of forgery to credit and debit card skimmers to cyber crime in the modern day. But one aspect of bank fraud hasn’t changed: It can leave devastating effects on a person, their family and their financial plans.

Bank fraud and cyber crime are broad terms, but they encompass the use of fraudulent means - offline and online - to obtain money, assets,...

The key to fighting cybercrime is knowledge and preparedness. Be sure you and your loved ones are following these top ten safety rules when surfing the web.

If you’ve heard the phrase, “Think before you click,” you won’t underestimate the importance of this safety rule. Our internet lives are saturated with opportunities to click on thousands of links, taking us to...

The first step in protecting yourself from identity theft is understanding what identity theft actually is. It’s defined as “the illegal use of someone else’s personal information usually in order to obtain money or credit.”  

Do you have a credit card?  If so, in a study by Experian, 81% of people said they rely on their banks and credit card companies to protect them from fraud. We don’t want you to fall in that 81%, so we offer these 5 ways...

Every October since 2004, the United States has observed National Cybersecurity Month, which serves as a reminder to organizations and people around the nation of the threat cyberattacks pose.

At Peoples Bank, cybersecurity awareness is essential in everything we do. Along with keeping our customer’s personal information protected, we want everyone to use their technology safely and securely.

Here are three easy-to-implement measures you can take to improve your personal...

We all know this one - use different passwords and switch them up periodically. While this is a helpful tip to avoid being hacked, there are some questions you may still have on cybersecurity. Luckily, Peoples Bank offers a few answers to your existing questions.

Question: How can I protect my personal information from an attack?

Answer: Be sure that your antivirus program is up-to-date. When it is time to renew that software, do it. Don’t wait around...

Buying products or services online can save consumers a lot of time and money. For these reasons, e-commerce has exploded over the past decade. It’s estimated about 96 percent of Americans shop online and the e-commerce industry is expected to account for 8.9 percent of United States retail sales in 2018.

But with the rise of online shopping comes the rise of dangers. Faulty websites and products can leave you and your payment information vulnerable. Here are some tips to keep...

So you think you’re all set for your first day of classes. Backpack, books, IPad and smartphone in hand - you think you have everything you need for success this semester. However, learning proper cybersecurity habits are just as important to your college success as the friends you make or the assignments you accomplish.

You’re well acquainted with technology and internet scams, and think you are far off from being duped or scammed online. However, technology is ever changing...

Here’s how chip cards are better and more secure

Chip-enabled cards have been the norm for a few years now. Banks, credit unions and credit card companies have been using them since at least 2016. But there are still some misunderstandings of how the chips actually work, and how they provide greater security benefits than a magnetic strip.

Here’s how each payment method works, and how chips are a far superior way to pay.

Chip-enabled...