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Fortify Your Online Defenses in Three Simple Steps

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Let’s explore three simple steps to fortify your online defenses:

Unique Credentials

Avoid using the same username and password across multiple log-ins. Why? If one account is compromised, others remain safe. It’s like having different keys for different doors.

Password Perfection

When crafting a password:

  • Aim for at least 12 characters—longer is stronger.
  • Sprinkle in special characters like $, @, or !.
  • Surprise hackers by using spaces—they’re allowed!
  • Consider passphrases (think song lyrics or movie titles) instead of predictable words.
Multi-Factor Magic

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). It’s like adding an extra lock to your digital vault. Even if someone guesses your password, MFA keeps them out.

Remember, these small steps you can take to make a big difference.

As your trusted financial partner, we’re committed to your safety.

Here at Embold we’re also working behind the scenes to make your accounts safer since your financial well-being is our priority!

  • Password requirements: We require strong passwords to help keep your digital banking safe.
  • Occasional safety boosts: From time to time we’ll implement stronger security measures such as captcha confirmations to access accounts.
  • Technology: We use state of the art cyber security tech to identify, respond, and remediate any threats to your accounts.

Thank you for for being a member. If you ever want to speak with someone about your account security please call us at 503.656.0671 or schedule an appointment at your local branch.