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Protect Your Personal Information on Your Smartphone
Posted on December 14, 2016
Categories: Cyber Security, Personal Finances
Today Americans take their smartphones everywhere. From home to work, over lunch and dinner, we use our devices more than ever before.This last month Facebook reported that the average cell phone user has their phone with them 73% of the time. Even before we go to sleep, many of us are checking notifications, or responding to emails. With so much valuable data now available at our fingertips, how can we keep these miniature portals secure from outside predators? At Fairfax State Savings Bank, we...
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The Most Common Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
Posted on September 22, 2016
Categories: Cyber Security, General
Phishing is a common term for the unfortunate schemes hackers and online criminals use to lure users into giving their personal information. Typically disguised as familiar online activity, these scam artists have cleverly found several distinctive ways to attempt to trick YOU into handing over your private details. Be on the lookout for these common phishing scams next time you’re roaming the web!