Category Archives: Tips, Tricks and Member Safety
Cybersecurity Awareness: Multi-Factor Authentication
What is Multi-Factor Authentication? Multifactor authentication (MFA) is defined as a security process that requires more than one method of authentication from independent sources to verify the user’s identity. In other words, a person wishing to use the system is given access only after providing two or more pieces of information which uniquely identifies that […]
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Cybersecurity Awareness: Online Privacy
Online Privacy The Internet touches almost all aspects of our daily lives. We are able to shop, bank, connect with family and friends, and handle our medical records all online. These activities require you to provide personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, date of birth, account numbers, passwords, and location information. #BeCyberSmart when […]
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Cybersecurity Awareness: Creating a Strong Password
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is the art and science of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Cybersecurity is making sure that your online presence, your smart devices, your information in cyber space stays safe and out of the hands […]
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Debit Cards: Will That be Debit or Credit?
Debit Card Payment Options. What’s the Difference? When you make a purchase using your COPFCU Mastercard debit card, you’re often given the choice between “debit” or “credit.” What’s the difference between the two? When you choose debit, you’ll be prompted to key in your PIN (Personal Identification Number), and an online transaction begins. The money […]
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Lessen Anxieties About Returning to Normal
Helping kids adjust to the new school year Studies show that in-person learning is how children and teens learn best, and while getting back to pre-pandemic school is a big step in the right direction, some children might have anxiety or stress about transitioning from virtual to in-class learning. Very Well Family suggests parents can […]
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