National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, is a good reminder that we must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. The theme this year is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” It’s a great time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the … [Read more...]
Disaster Preparedness Tips for your Home and Auto
What’s a RAT and How Can You Protect Yourself?
A remote access Trojan or RAT is a malware program that provides a back door to gain administrative control over a computer or mobile device. RATs are usually downloaded invisibly via a user-requested program -- such as an app or game -- or sent as an email attachment. Once your system is compromised, the intruder may use it to distribute RATs to … [Read more...]
Why Choose A Credit Union vs. A Bank?
This is a very common question we get. To answer, it’s important to understand what each organization is and is not. Credit unions and banks are both financial institutions but that’s where the similarities end. Banks are for-profit financial institutions owned by shareholders. They offer a variety of products and services to the general public … [Read more...]