Securing Your Mobile Devices
Overview Mobile devices are an amazing and easy way to communicate with friends, shop or bank online, watch movies, play games, and perform a myriad of other activities. Since these devices are such an important part of your life, it ...
Ransomware
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that is designed to hold your files or computer hostage, demanding payment for you to regain access. Ransomware has become very common because it is so profitable for criminals ...
I’m Hacked. Now What?
Have I Been Hacked? No matter how secure you are, sooner or later you may have an accident and become hacked. Below are clues you might have been hacked and if so, what to do. Your Online Accounts Family or ...
Avoid Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
Unfortunately, when events such as the current Russian/Ukrainian crisis dominate the news, cyber-criminals also take notice. In times like these, you should be on high alert for increased Social Engineering Attacks. The article below comes directly from the Department of ...
Scott Kwarta Joins Leadership Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands (BBBSCCI) is pleased to welcome Scott Kwarta, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, to their Cape & Islands Leadership Council to help ...
Improve Your Finances in the Year Ahead
The start of a new year is a time to make resolutions, correct bad habits and consider ways to improve your financial health. Even if you already are a successful saver and investor, there is always room for improvement. Here are ...
ABA and America’s Banks Launch #BanksNeverAskThat Anti-Phishing Campaign
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. The Federal Trade Commission’s 2019 report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $1.48 billion to phishing scams ...
Imposter Scams
A scammer pretends to be someone you trust — a government agency like the Social Security Administration or the IRS, a family member, a love interest, or someone claiming there’s a problem with your computer. The scammer can even have ...
Finance 101 for The College Freshman
Sheryl Walsh is the Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer and Small Business Banking Officer with The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. She lives in Centerville and is looking forward to sending her final tuition payment this fall. So, you’re sending ...
The Mortgage Process
Thinking about moving forward with a mortgage? To simplify the process, we’ve outlined some of the standard documents needed to process a loan application and included some suggestions to help the process move smoothly and quickly. Have questions along the ...
