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The Top Cybersecurity Threats For 2022: And What Businesses Can Do To Protect Themselves
Over 75% of cyber attacks start with someone opening a malicious email. These emails are designed to extract data from the recipient, usually a password, which is used to gain further access to an organization’s network. Once an account takeover has been successful, hackers are able to mount more sophisticated attacks.
From “Global Banking & Finance Review” (1/19/2022)
US Police Warn Of Parking Meters With Phishing QR Codes
In a hurry to park your car? Don’t want to fumble around in your pocket to find cash for the parking meter, and don’t have the correct payment app installed on your phone?Well, think carefully before rushing to scan the payment QR code stuck on the side of the meter – it may well be an attempt by fraudsters to phish your financial information.
From “Bit Defender” Graham Cluley (1/05/2022)
5 Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of A Ransomware Attack
To help with taking inventory, tools like asset discovery scanning and automated vulnerability scanning can be used. Furthermore, other good housekeeping measures involve reviewing your change management procedures, running a report on administrator accounts, verifying firewall rules, and validating VPN accounts.
From “Supply Chain Digest” Leon Allen (12/09/2021)
Attack Misuses Google Docs Comments To Spew Out “Massive Wave” Of Malicious Links
Security researchers say they have seen a “massive wave” of malicious hackers exploiting the comment feature in Google Docs to spread malicious content into the inboxes of unsuspecting targeted users.
From “The State of Security” Graham Cluley (1/07/2022)
Timely Topics: Want To Work From Home? Spot The Scams First These days, working from home is pretty common. It’s a win-win for both those hoping to avoid a commute, and companies looking for talent from all over the world. You might even get a call or message about a job opportunity — but how […]
Learn More About IT Regulatory Compliance SecurityTimely Topics: ABA Foundation, FTC Release Consumer Education Infographic On Payment App Scams The American Bankers Association Foundation and the Federal Trade Commission today released an infographic with information to help consumers protect themselves when using mobile payment apps and services. The infographic, developed jointly by the ABA Foundation and the FTC, is part of […]
Learn More About IT Regulatory Compliance SecuritySouth Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK) announces that Matt Hobert has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Hobert will oversee the Accounting, Internal Audit, and Compliance teams. Matt earned a B.B.A. degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Georgia. He is a CPA and holds his Series 79 securities […]
Learn More About Matt Hobert Joins South Atlantic Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer!South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK) announces that Molly Keen has been named senior vice president, Towne Centre market executive. Keen has 24 years of banking experience in the Myrtle Beach market and is a Myrtle Beach native. She will focus on growing commercial banking relationships in the Carolina Forest and Myrtle Beach areas. She […]
Learn More About Molly Keen Joins South Atlantic Bank as Towne Centre Market Executive!South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK) announces that Mark Mercuri has joined the Mount Pleasant office as senior vice president, commercial relationship manager. Mercuri has more than 25 years of experience as a commercial lender in the Charleston market. He is a graduate of Francis Marion University with a BS degree in economics and completed […]
Learn More About Mark Mercuri Joins South Atlantic Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager!Len Howell brings 35-years of banking experience to South Atlantic Bank. He will serve as our South Coast Regional Executive Vice President where he will oversee commercial lending and regional executives. Len’s territory ranges from Charleston, south to Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Bluffton. He looks forward to the challenge of building the bank’s presence in […]
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