Security Tips | WaterStone Bank

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

 

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.

CheckCard Security

Security Alerts

The FDIC occasionally posts Consumer Safety Alerts that pertain to fraudulent e-mails, scams, and much more.

You can find the current FDIC Consumer Safety Alerts here.

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