Cybersecurity Awareness Month

First National Bank uses sophisticated technology and monitoring techniques, strong firewalls, and other methods to secure customer data. Additionally, we practice stringent privacy policies and train employees to treat confidential information with the utmost of care, meeting or exceeding federal and state mandates. But consumers can also take proactive steps to thwart cyberattacks.

Learn more about how to protect your digital life during Cybersecurity Awareness Month by visiting the Stay Safe Online website and spreading the word on social media with the hashtag #BeCyberSmart.

Recognize & Report Phishing
Phishing often tries to get us to open a harmful attachment or share personal information. Learn what to look for to avoid the "phish hook."     Learn More

Use Strong Passwords
Using strong passwords and a password manager are some easy ways to protect ourselves from someone logging into an account and stealing data or money.    Learn More
Turn on MFA
Multifactor authentication means using more than a password to access an app or account. With MFA, we might be asked to enter a text code or use a fingerprint. It makes us much safer from someone accessing our accounts.  Learn More
Update Software
Don't delay software updates. Flaws in software can give criminals access to files or accounts. Programmers fix these flaws as soon as they can, but we must install updates for the latest protection!  Learn More

Raising Digital Citizens
We all know the internet is a fantastic world of learning and entertainment for kids, but, like the real world, there can be dangers, too.  Download PDF
What is an “account takeover”?
An account takeover happens when a fraudster poses as a financial institution to get your personal or account information.