Security Tips

A New Ransomware Resource

Ransomware and digital extortion attacks have seen recent dramatic increases. Because of the growing threat, Financial Institutions, their clients, and account holders need trusted resources to stay well-informed of the latest developments and combat fraud.

The U.S. government announced a new resource to help mitigate risk on Wednesday, July 14. A collaborative effort across federal agencies, StopRansomware.gov serves as a one-stop hub of resources to help you stay secure from ransomware attacks.

Identity Theft

It is estimated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that 9 million people each year have their identities stolen.

Identity Theft occurs when personal and/or financial information is obtained without permission and utilized to commit fraud and other crimes.

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Debit Card Security

We want to offer you a valuable resource to learn more about what a WaterStone Bank Debit Card can do for you. To learn more about Debit Cards and what they can do for you, click here.

Additional Resources:

Counterfeit Check Scams

Sophisticated Text and
Phone Scams

Customer Computer Security

Protecting Yourself From
Counterfeit Checks

Identity Theft and Fraud

Scam Warning

Debit Card Fraud

COVID 19 Cybersecurity

Practicing Strong IT Security Habits