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WARNING! NEW COMPUTER
ATTACK!
There is a new and
escalating scam referred to a “money mule attacks” against small
businesses’ bank accounts. This funds transfer fraud involves
exploiting the valid online banking credentials of small and
medium sized businesses. In a typical scenario, the targeted
entity receives a “spear-phishing” email which either contains
an infected attachment or directs the recipient to an infected
web site.
When recipients open
the attachment or visit the web site, malware (malicious
software) is installed on their computer that harvests their
business or corporate bank account log-in information. The
victims in this scheme are called “money mules” because they
simply serve as a conduit between the business bank account and
the hacker’s bank account. In most cases, the funds disappear
into a foreign bank account too quickly for the cyber-theft
trail to be detected.
Protect yourself by
following these Action Steps:
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Running
antispyware and antivirus on your PC and keeping it up to
date
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Keeping your operating system
and all applications up to date on patches
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Harden the configuration of
the computer based on industry standards (see the Center for
Internet Security for some good ones)
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Limit the number of users or
employees who can access the computer
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Monitor account statements
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Change passwords on a regular
basis - at a minimum, every 30 days on both the PC used for
conducting online banking as well as within the online
banking application
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Use complex passwords
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Review application login
activity if possible to detect logins from non-employees or
unauthorized users
If you have any
questions, call us at 413-743-0040. If you suspect any
fraudulent activity with your account, report it immediately!
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