Avoid Phishing Messages This Holiday Season
Posted On: December 20, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Community, Personal Banking
During the holiday season, you might expect to get more deliveries. Some might even be surprise gifts. Scammers are counting on that when they send fake delivery notifications to you by email and text, hoping you'll click. Here's how to spot these scams.
You get an email or text saying you missed the delivery. Or it might say your item can't be delivered because you need to update your street address or zip code. Sometimes, these scammers create a sense of urgency...
The New Age of Phishing
Posted On: May 21, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Community, Personal Banking
What do Email, Text, social media, and Online Messaging all have in common? They can all be used to share memories from around the world, but they can also be used to distribute phishing attacks. The new reality of phishing is that they are using a multipronged approach; they are now reaching your social media feed, text messages, and phone calls.
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We all love to connect with friends and family – be aware that attackers are leaning on those...
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