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Myths And Truths About Security On HTTPS Sites
Most often, malicious web servers use the HTTP protocol directly without data encryption. Hence the advice to validate which protocol is being used. Although rare, this does not mean that an attacker cannot use the HTTPS protocol on their fake or malicious website. In that case, it doesn’t matter that a site will be super secure and have all kinds of security locks if the person behind it is an attacker.
From “The Gal Times” Edit Porkson (2/20/2022)
Five Cybersecurity Myths That Are Compromising Your Data
IT security is still viewed as the IT team’s problem when that’s not the case at all. All employees have a responsibility to ensure the security of their business. Your people are the frontline of your defense and represent its biggest attack surface. They are the people hackers are targeting with phishing campaigns because they’re banking on a lack of security knowledge.
From “Digital Journal” Dr. Tim Sandle (2/11/2022)
How To Tell If Someone Is Using Your Identity
Check your credit card or bank statement when you get it. Look for purchases or withdrawals you didn’t make. Sign up to get text or email alerts from your credit card or bank whenever there’s a new transaction. This could help you spot unauthorized or fraudulent activity on your account.
From “Federal Trade Commission” Alvaro Puig (2/02/2022)
Conned On Social Media? It’s Not Just You
Don’t deal with a vendor that requires payment by cryptocurrency, gift card, or wire transfer. That’s sure to be a scam.
From “Federal Trade Commission” Rosario Méndez 1/27/2022
Do You Practice Safe Checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial […]
Learn More About Practice Safe ChecksProtect Yourself from Scammers According to a recent alert to banks from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the Treasury Department, criminals have been increasingly targeting the U.S. Mail and United States Postal Service mail carriers since the COVID-19 pandemic to commit check fraud. Criminals typically steal personal checks, business checks, tax refund checks, […]
Learn More About Check Theft & FraudLowcountry Legal Volunteers (LCLV) has received a $200,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), administered through South Atlantic Bank, to deliver 225 wills and heirs’ property education and prevention services across Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. This funding, part of FHLBank Atlanta’s 2024 Heirs’ Property Family Wealth Protection Program, will […]
Learn More About FHLBank Atlanta and South Atlantic Bank award grant to Lowcountry Legal VolunteersHabitat for Humanity of Horry County has been awarded $200,000 in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), in partnership with South Atlantic Bank as the member bank. This funding will support Habitat’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing solutions for families in Horry County. The AHP […]
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