Online Security

Scammers, hackers, and identity thieves are always looking to steal your personal information...and your money. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, like keeping your computer software up-to-date and giving out your personal information only when you have a good reason. Queenstown Bank of Maryland prides itself in the confidentiality of our customers' information and encourages our customers to do the same, especially when using your computer, tablet or mobile device.

 

Email Alert - BUSINESS E-MAIL COMPROMISE (BEC)

The Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated scam targeting businesses working with foreign suppliers and/or businesses that regularly perform wire transfer payments. BEC is a global scam with subjects and victims in many countries. This is just another clear case of Social Engineering at its’ finest.

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Compliance Center (IC3) characteristics of BEC complaints that have been reported include, but are not limited to, businesses and personnel using open source e-mail, individuals who have been identified as being responsible for handling wire transfers within a specific business, spoofed e-mails that very closely mimic a legitimate e-mail request, and hacked e-mails that often occur with a personal e-mail account.
More information about this Public Service Announcement issued by the FBI and the measures you can take to protect yourself and your business from BEC can be found here: https://www.ic3.gov/media/2015/150122.aspx.

Have you heard about Online Account Takeover fraud?

Online Account Takeover occurs when someone other than an authorized account holder gains access to accounts online. Fraudsters typically use phishing scams as a way to install virus or malware (malicious software) on a computer. When the user clicks on the link in a phishing email, the virus or malware is downloaded and an alert is sent to the fraudster when the user logs into a secure site, like internet banking. Internet banking user information is then logged by the virus or malware and sent to the cyber thieves allowing them access without the users knowledge.

Safety Tips

Protecting your ComputerProtecting your Mobile Devices

StopThinkConnect.org

StopThinkConnect.org is the global cybersecurity awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online. Queenstown Bank of Maryland partners with Stop.Think.Connect to be able to provide information to our customers about the importance of cybersecurity awareness.

STOP.

Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.

THINK.

Take a moment to be certain the path is clear ahead. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family’s.

CONNECT.

Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.

FTC.gov/OnguardOnline

FTC.gov/OnGuardOnline is the federal government's website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online. The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline in partnership with several other federal agencies. OnGuardOnline is also a partner in the Stop Think Connect campaign, led by the Department of Homeland Security and a part of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

 

 

How Can We Help Toolbar Button
Easton, Maryland
36° F
C
Clear
W at 9 mph
0 mm
59%
16 km
1012 mmHg
0%
Tuesday
48°
34°
Partly Cloudy
W at 18 mph
Wednesday
55°
13°
42°
Partly Cloudy
W at 20 mph
Thursday
46°
33°
Sunny
NW at 17 mph
Friday
48°
29°
-2°
Patchy rain nearby
E at 13 mph
Saturday
56°
13°
38°
Heavy rain
S at 27 mph
Change Location