Be on the lookout for a new sophisticated phishing extortion scam. In this scam, the bad guys claim to be from your local state police and say they have some incriminating information about you. Since they are retiring, they generously offer to delete the evidence in exchange for 2000 bitcoin. It even includes a phone […]
Read MoreAlert! Internet criminals are sending a new phishing attack where they use a fake OneNote Audio Note as bait so they can trick you into giving up your Microsoft login information. The scam comes in the form of an email with the subject “New Audio Note Received”. It claims you have a new audio message […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank Donates to Perry County Shrine Club, Cheryl Gassel accepts a check on behalf of the Perry County Shrine Club, presented by Chelsea Wallace. An event is planned for August 3rd, 2019 at Route 51 Brewing Company. All proceeds will go to St Louis Shriner Hospital.
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Murphy-Wall State Bank Donates to Elkville Christian Church for the 8th Annual Southern Illinois “Pocket Full of Love” Charity 5K Run/Walk. Jacob Cobin accepts a check on behalf of the Elkville Christian Church, presented by Julie Briley, Murphy-Wall State Bank Elkville Branch Manager.
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If you’ve ever used social media to make a complaint about a company, you’d know that many organizations are quick to respond to this public expression. But have you ever stopped to question whether the account responding to your concern is really someone from the company? Recently, fraudsters have taken to social media platforms to […]
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Recently Matthew McLane, a 15 year old student at Elverado High School was diagnosed with brain cancer. He was found to have a large tumor and is currently undergoing aggressive chemo therapy, which will be followed up with extensive radiation. Elkville Christian Church will be hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, June 22nd, to raise […]
Read MoreAccording to recent reports, phishing attacks that use brand impersonation are at an all-time high. Cyber criminals are posing as familiar companies so they can trick you and get access to your account in order to steal sensitive data or target additional employees. Here’s how it typically happens: Attackers send you a standard-looking email […]
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Pinckneyville IL – The Billie Ray Craig Memorial Junior Golf Classic, sponsored by Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company was conducted Tuesday June 4, 2019 at the Red Hawk Country Club, Pinckneyville, IL. The tournament hosted 35 junior golfers from across Southern Illinois. The tournament, which is a Point Event for […]
Read MoreWe often think of cyber threats as coming from an anonymous criminal, hundreds of miles away behind a computer screen. However, current and former employees who have intimate and valuable knowledge about a company are also capable of committing a cyber crime. An insider threat occurs when a current or former employee, contractor, or business […]
Read MoreAs we spend more time online, crimes that previously occurred face to face – like credit card fraud, identity theft, and harassment – now occur online as well. By reporting cybercrime to the appropriate authorities, you can play a role in making the Internet safer and more secure for all. Resources Available to You […]
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