According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2021 there were 847,376 malicious cyber-attacks. Of those, 323,972 were phishing and vishing attacks. A phishing attack
Even if your community bank has placed an emphasis on cybersecurity and invested in resources and practices to mitigate exposure, it isn’t possible to stop 100%
The emergence of COVID-19 changed our way of working completely. To keep companies operating during the shutdown, many allowed employees to work from home. With
The word “blockchain” has been floating around for the past couple of years. Although most people have heard the word, they may not really understand
Community banks are facing a lot of pressure as they look to grow in their home markets. They face competition from larger lenders, ways to
By Chris Griesemer Cybersecurity continues to make headlines, even years after hacks and breaches at major retailers. In 2021, Americans saw what happened when ransomware
By Chris Griesemer, partner at The Whitlock Co. and specialist in internet technology audits for banking clients. First, let me explain how two-factor authentication (2FA)
It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic became real in many of our lives. This past year has seen many businesses forced
By Chris Griesemer, Partner and Information Technology Security Specialist for Community Banks A client of mine at The Whitlock Co. recently brought to my attention
Amount billed for routine phone calls
Amount billed for services if not 100% satisfied
Sleepless nights knowing we’re in charge
Headaches figuring out tax regulations
Of your time devoted to making money
Stress free tax filing
