Money Matters Blog

Soon it will be the season for spending time with family, making hot chocolate, building snowmen and, of course, buying presents! With the wonderful power of technology, we can surround the Christmas tree with gifts in just a few clicks. Keep reading to learn all about cyber safety while you shop this holiday season. 

It’s common to come across pop-up ads or...
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Online safety is a much bigger problem than most people realize. It’s estimated that seniors lose a total of about $30 billion every year because of online scams. We want to prevent that from happening, and we bet you do, too. We’ve put together some of the easiest ways for seniors to be safe online. 

Be careful when making online purchases. Hackers and scammers can make websites look pretty convincing and trustworthy on the outside. Here are some steps...
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College students face quite a learning curve in just about every way possible when they are living on their own for the first time. While most college students consider themselves to be tech-savvy, it doesn’t always mean that they know how to stay safe from cyber threats that evolve every day. When they enter college, students become part of the one of the most targeted groups for cybersecurity threats. Students, take these tips with you throughout your college career.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cyber fraud is constantly on the rise, and hackers are always evolving their tactics. Putting these 10 habits into place can help you remain one step ahead of the bad guys:

A long password is better than an overly complex password. Try to create unique passwords for all of your logins and change them periodically. Of course, the more passwords you have and the more often you change them,...
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Technology is everywhere and used on a daily basis nowadays, so how do we protect our children when online? Now more than ever is the most important time to sit down with your kiddos and spend time really explaining the importance of being safe while online. That’s why Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust wanted to offer some main points to touch on with your kids when discussing online safety.

These 8 simple rules are a great starting point for family discussions...
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Let’s get back to the basics! Cybersecurity is important for everyone, no matter if you use the internet on a daily basis or just once in a while. If you’ve never considered the best security tactics for the cyber world, hold on tight as we run through seven pillars of cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity is the act or process of protecting devices, networks and programs from theft or damage. Everyone has something to lose, whether it be their identity,...
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You have ventured out to achieve your dream of owning your own business. Unfortunately, there are criminals who aim to take what you have worked so hard for. These criminals aren’t what they used to be, they aren’t standing at your door, but likely anonymous and entering your business from a remote location. It can happen to anyone and this is why it’s important you have a cybersecurity plan for your business. If you are new to the cybersecurity realm, start with this simplified...
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