Cybersecurity Articles

Phishing scams get a lot of attention these days — rightly so, as that Nigerian prince is STILL hoping you’ll click the link to wire him that money.

But have you ever wondered why the term is spelled with a “ph” instead of just traditional “fishing”?

The term is a nod to “phreaking” — short for “phone freaking,” which was …

You know those update notifications you routinely get on smartphones and computers — the ones that often appear as one of many things to add to your never-ending to-do list? People typically respond in one of two ways:

We get it: Passwords can be beyond frustrating — second only to doorbells in commercials, for those of us with dogs.

(Seriously, please STOP with the TV doorbells, as some of us enjoy our calm dogs.)

But the need to create, use and remember passwords is a routine part of our online lives. Of course we recommend combining them …

Cue the balloon drop and confetti: It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! OK fine, perhaps this national observance is only accompanied by spontaneous dancing in places like your friendly community bank but we do feel it’s a time to shower our valued clients with tips, tricks and ideas to help them be more safe and secure in the …

Plumas Bank announced that it has signed on as a Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022. Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices.

“Plumas Bank is proud to be a 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion …