Security and Fraud Information

Improving your mobile security practices is your best defense against the privacy and security issues associated with your mobile device. Continue reading →

AI art is generated using billions of images and examples of art. When you enter a prompt, the AI art generator builds an image for you by combining many of these examples into a single image. Deepfake technology is similar, but it involves manipulating real photographs and videos of people and places. This technology can make it look like a person did or said something that they never did. Both of these technologies can be used in a harmless way, but cybercriminals have learned to use them maliciously. Continue reading →

Elder abuse refers to an intentional or negligent act by any person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to an older adult. The trauma of elder abuse can result in premature death, the deterioration of physical and psychological health, destruction of social and familial ties, devastating financial loss, and more. Continue reading →

Sharing a romance scam experience with someone you know takes courage. If an elderly person or vulnerable adult trusts you enough to share their scam story, especially if they are still in touch with the scammer, here’s some information that you or your loved ones will benefit from. Continue reading →

Bank of the Pacific celebrates Small Business Week! The safety and security of our clients is our top priority. Here are some cyber safety tips to help secure your business. Continue reading →

QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. You may have used one on your phone to get into a concert or sporting event or to board a flight. There are countless other ways to use them, which explains their popularity. Unfortunately, scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal personal information. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

In a recent report by Forbes, about half of consumers who said they’ve been targeted by an online holiday shopping or phishing scheme ended up getting scammed, according to a new survey by Norton, a seller of cybersecurity software. Respondents who fell victim to scammers lost an average of $1,500. Continue reading →

Have you changed your password(s) lately? This is still the most vulnerable area for hackers to attack. If you haven’t changed your password in awhile it might be time to do so. It may also be time to upgrade to multifactor identification. Read more on ways to improve your password protection. Continue reading →