* Due to the rise in mobile device use along with the amount of sensitive data stored, it is more important than ever that a consumer treat their mobile device with the same precautions as a computer. These devices have the capability to store sensitive data, including account information, website logins and passwords, and location information. Since mobile cyber attacks increase every year, it is essential that consumers stay up to date and protected against the growing risk of viruses, malicious apps, and device theft. Listed below are 10 steps that are recommended to help reduce your risk to exposure of mobile security threats.

- 1. User Authentication - Set PINS and Passwords for Your Mobile Device

- 2. Do Not Modify Built-In Security Features

- 3. Backup Information Stored to Your Device

- 4. Research Apps Prior to Download and Only Install Apps from Trusted Sources

- 5. Be Aware of App Permissions Before Accepting

- 6. Install Security Apps that Enable Remote Location and Wiping

- 7. Keep Your Security Software Up to Date - Install System Updates/Releases When Available

- 8. Be Cautious of Open Wi-Fi Networks

- 9. Delete Stored Data Before Donating, Selling, or Recycling Old Devices

- 10. Report Stolen Devices Immediately

- Privacy Policies - We the bank instill privacy policies to protect your personal and financial information. These policies are enforced and training is provided reguarly to employess to protect you the customer.

- Internal Confidentiality - Nonpublic information about you the customer is limited only to employess who need to know the information. This is used only to provide you the customer with our products and services.

- Information Security - Keeping your financial information secure is one of the banks most important responsiblity. The bank maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safegaurds to protect our customer information.

- A FDIC on-line tool is available to help educate consumers how to better protect their computers and themselves from identity theft, and steps to take if they have been victimized. The presentation: Don’t Be an On-Line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams is on the FDIC’s website at www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/index.html.