Credit Professionals like Travis Jones must keep in tune with ever-changing credit environment [SPICER, MN] – Heritage Bank is proud to announce that Travis Jones, CRC, passed the Credit Risk Certification test through the Risk Management Association. The exam covered seven broad areas of credit risk assessment. This new knowledge allows Travis to work on…
Securing Your Home Network A protected home network means your family can use the Internet safely and securely. Most households now run networks of devices linked to the Internet, including computers, laptops, gaming devices, TVs, tablets, and smartphones that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family, you need to have the…
STOP. THINK. CONNECT. is simple, actionable advice that everyone can follow to stay safer and more secure online. 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 ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider…
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the launch of a new website, IdentityTheft.gov, a resource that makes it easier for victims to report and recover from identity theft. The new website provides an interactive checklist that walks people through the recovery process and helps them understand which recovery steps should be taken upon learning their…
As a valued credit cardmember of Heritage Bank NA, we are excited to announce that you can now use Apple Pay! With a single tap it’s possible to make secure, mobile payments at over 220,000 locations. Apple Pay is a mobile payments technology that allows you to make a purchase with an iPhone® 6, the…
Another monthly security tip from Shazam and ShazamSecure: You’ve probably heard terms such as “bots,”“botnets” and “zombies” in recent news stories about data breaches and other cybersecurity risks. But what exactly are they, how do they work and what damage can they cause? A bot, short for robot, is a type of software application or…
10 tips to ‘green’ your home and $ave money… brought to you by the American Bankers Association and Heritage Bank. Location, location, location efficiency. Carefully consider the location of your home. If you’re close to work, shopping and entertainment, you may not need a car. Without a car you would save money on gas, car…
Netflix subscribers beware: There’s a scheme floating around the Internet that you should watch out for. If you’re not careful, you could end up about $400 poorer ane with a stolen identity. — by Alyssa Bereznak, Yahoo Tech March 3, 2014 It works like this: A group of scammers purporting to be Netflix tech support…
Simple measures can protect users from loss of device or identity theft — by Victoria Stunt, CBC News March 5, 2014 Smartphones carry an abundance of private information, enough to compromise bank accounts or pave the way for identity theft. Yet smartphones users often have their devices out in the open, risking theft or having the…
As we look ahead toward the cyberthreats facing us this year, some key challenges will result from the advancements in technology that are becoming part of our daily lives. Ranging from the Internet of Things to online currencies, devices and systems have never been more interconnected. Before we adopt these new technologies, we need to…
Senior citizens are embracing the digital age in greater numbers every year. Fifty-three percent of adults ages 65 and older now use the Internet and online tools such as email, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Among those Internet users, 70 percent report going online daily. Not surprisingly, the Internet offers many…
Shazam and Shazam Secure offer this monthly security tip for tax season: It is tax season and criminals are seizing the opportunity for scams. Do not become the next victim! Scammers leverage every means at their disposal to separate you from your money, your identity, or anything else of value they can get. They may…
Monthly security tips from Shazam Brought to you by the Multi-State Infomation Sharing & Analysis CenterTM, a division of Center for Internet Security. What is Cyber Crime? Cyber crime is a term that covers a broad scope of criminal activity using a computer. Some common examples of cyber crime include identity theft, financial fraud, website defacements,…
Heritage Bank felt it was important to pass on this good advice from Shazam. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Representatives for assistance. The term “social engineering” refers to an attempt to gain access to information, primarily through misrepresentation, and often relies on the trusting nature of most individuals. Most…
Shazam Debit Card holders should ignore a Twitter broadcast with #shazamdebitcard as it is a phishing attack aimed at collecting personal information. We have been made aware of a phishing attack on SHAZAM customers being broadcast through the Twitter hashtag #shazamdebitcard. This attack has led to the creation of several fraudulent “Shazam Debit Card” Internet sites. The sites claim…
