National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Watch out for cybercriminals and the tricks they use

• Keep your computer, antivirus, and anti-malware software up to date – You’ll get security patches and updates each time you download the newest version of your computer and antivirus software, including the operating system and programs
  
• Examine email addresses & website URLs – Scammers often mimic legitimate websites and email addresses by using a slight variation in spelling
  
• Check, then follow unsolicited links – If you receive an unsolicited email, text message, or phone call asking you to update, check, or verify your account information, don’t use the link until you’ve verified it’s real
  
• Don’t open attachments – Be especially careful of attachments, especially those in emails you weren’t expecting
  
• Careful with requests for money – Scrutinize all electronic requests for a payment or transfer of funds
  
• Watch out for urgent requests – Be extra suspicious of any message that urges your “immediate action”
  
• Use multi-factor authentication – It adds another layer of protection for your security, especially when a hacker guesses your password
  
• Update passwords often – Make them unique and not something easily guessed
  
• Shred your paperwork – We often think cyber-crime is only online, but hackers are just as interested in the financial or personal information on bills, forms, and other paperwork

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Tim Dively
Vice President, Chief Technology & Operating Officer

Experienced banking executive responsible for the operational, IT, data, cybersecurity, and marketing areas at Peoples. Leads the digital transformation and data analytics functions at the bank through detailed & agile strategic plans. Working to foster an innovative culture providing the best customer experience through our customers' preferred channel is paramount. Our focus on improving efficiencies, offering best in class digital solutions, while maintaining deep relationships with our current and prospective customers makes Peoples the bank that other community banks strive to be.