Information Security Basics Rev. 2025 Email & Phishing Safety Only open email attachments or click links if you are expecting them and know they are legitimate. Instead of clicking embedded links, type the website address manually into your browser. Never click “Unsubscribe” in suspicious emails; instead, mark as Junk and Block Sender. Emails with .zip or .exe [...]

Social Engineering Rev. 9-2025 What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is any attempt to trick you into giving confidential information or performing actions you should not. It can be carried out through: Phone calls Regular mail In person Email Online platforms Best Practices to Protect Yourself Know beyond a shadow of a doubt who you are [...]

Customer Information & Cyber Security Awareness Rev. 2025-9 At AmeriFirst Bank, we take the safeguarding of information seriously. Keeping data safe and secure is every employee’s responsibility. We also encourage you to take steps to protect your own personal information. No employee of AmeriFirst Bank will ever email, text, or call you requesting personal information—including [...]

Top 12 Scams Seniors Should Know – and How to Stay Safe Scams can come through email, text, social media, phone calls, mail, or in person. Most scams share the same characteristics: Something grabs your attention – an urgent problem, a big discount, or a lottery win. The scammer seems trustworthy, friendly, or caring. There’s [...]

Compromised Email Account? Here’s What to Do An email account can be compromised in many ways. Weak passwords, breaches of other online services, clicking on malicious links, or downloading infected files or apps can all put your account at risk. This guide will help you identify warning signs, recover your account, and prevent future compromises. How to [...]

Ransomware Rev. 9-2025 What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts or disables access to files, systems, or networks, and then demands a ransom—often in cryptocurrency—in exchange for restoring access. Ransomware can disrupt business operations, expose customer data, and cause regulatory and reputational harm.. The data created may be stored locally or in [...]