Security
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Cybersecurity; The Effect of Human Error
July 12, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security, Security
One of the most dangerous presumptions you can make about cyber-attacks is that it could never happen to you. While we all hope it will never happen to us, the truth is that it could. To help prevent incidences such as these, we can take a glance at some recent large scale attacks and understand several lessons from what went wrong. One of the largest publicized attacks occurred in 2013 when Target’s point of sale system was breached. Unfortunately, Target later learned that the
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10 Steps to Keep Your Identity Secure
June 28, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security, Security
It may seem like protecting your personal information is just one more thing to add to the to-do list, but being proactive now could save you a mountain of work later. At Bank of Louisiana, we believe your identity is the most precious thing you have. To help you keep it safe, we offer the following steps to help you keep it as secure as possible. Check your credit score. By looking at your personal credit report each and every month, you can catch any potential errors as soon as they occur
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How to Tell if a Call is a Scam
May 17, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security, Security
Often times, phishing calls can come off as friendly or even helpful, however, in many instances the caller is malicious and intends to compromise your personal information. Bank of Louisiana wants to help you avoid situations like these, and offers the following key prompts to help you identify a fraudulent caller. Keep these five points at the top of your mind the next time you’re wary of an unknown caller: The matter is deemed extremely urgent by the caller. The biggest and
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Preventing Phishing Schemes Over the Phone
November 30, 2016
Categories: General, Personal Finance, Security
As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of many criminals. If you hear the classic attention-getter, “You’ve been selected as a winner…” chances are you know the call is a scam. However, nowadays people are receiving forged calls from loved ones, and corporations they currently work with, so how do you spot a fake call in 2016? Our staff at Bank of Louisiana would like to share these key signs to help you flag potential false calls: Signs of a Scam Many
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True or False: Catch Me if You Can
November 2, 2016
Categories: Business Banking, Security, Small Business
Starting in 1963, Frank Abagnale began his criminal career. Made famous from the film, Catch Me if You Can, this mastermind of forgery made a name for himself at a young age by impersonating pilots, lawyers, and doctors. Throughout these impersonations, Frank found new and inventive ways to defraud the United States and at least eight other countries. When he was captured at age 21, he had defrauded multiple nations upwards of $1.3 million dollars. After serving five years of his twelve year
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How To Protect Your Finances During Vacation
September 22, 2016
Categories: Security
Across the pond, there are so many new adventures, and exciting memories to be made. Keep your finances safe as you venture away on your next vacation, and stick to these top travel tips courtesy of Bank of Louisiana: 1.Pack Lightly This is true with both your personal luggage AND your pocketbook. Carrying more than you need, or plan to use is just a waste of space! Instead of safeguarding all your cards and cash in your billfold, keep a good portion back in your hotel safe. This way if your
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