Go To Main Content Business Personal Investors Open An Account Online Banking Login Select Account Type Corporate Security Corporate Account Takeover & Information Security Awareness The information contained in this page may contain privileged and confidential information and is for information purposes only. Before acting on any ideas presented in this content; security, legal, technical, and reputational risks should be independently evaluated considering the unique factual circumstances surrounding each institution. No computer system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Any views or opinions presented do not necessarily state or reflect those of Investar or any other entity. What is Corporate Account Takeover? A fast growing electronic crime where thieves typically use some form of malware to obtain login credentials to Corporate Online Banking accounts and fraudulently transfer funds from the account(s). Malware Short for malicious software, is software designed to infiltrate a computer system without the owner’s informed consent Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware, most rootkits, and other malicious and unwanted software. Domestic and International Wire Transfers, Business-to-Business ACH payments, Online Bill Pay and electronic payroll payments have all been used to commit this crime How Does It Work? Criminals target victims by scams Victim unknowingly installs software by clicking on a link or visiting an infected Internet site Fraudsters begin monitoring the accounts Victim logs on to their Online Banking Fraudsters collect login credentials Fraudsters wait for the right time and then depending on your controls—they login after hours or if you are utilizing a token they wait until you enter your code and then they hijack the session and send you a message that Online Banking is temporarily unavailable Statistics Where does it come from? Malicious websites (including social networking sites) Email P2P downloads (e.g. LimeWire) Ads from popular websites Web-borne infections – according to researchers in the first quarter of 2011, 76% of web resources used to spread malicious programs were found in 5 countries worldwide – United States, Russian Federation, Netherlands, China & Ukraine Rogue Software/ Scareware Form of malware that deceives or misleads users into paying for the fake or simulated removal of malware Has become a growing and serious security threat in desktop computing Mainly relies on social engineering in order to defeat the security software Most have a Trojan Horse component, which users are misled into installing Browser plug-in (typically toolbar) Image, screensaver or ZIP file attached to an e-mail Multimedia codec required to play a video clip Software shared on peer-to-peer networks A free online malware scanning service Phishing Criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information (usernames, passwords, credit card details) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication Commonly used means: Social websites Auction sites Online payment processors IT administrators Email Usage What may be relied upon today as an indication that an email is authentic may become unreliable as electronic crimes evolve This is why it is important to stay abreast of changing security trends Some experts feel e-mail is the biggest security threat of all The fastest, most-effective method of spreading malicious code to the largest number of users Also a large source of wasted technology resources Examples of corporate e-mail waste: Electronic greeting cards Chain letters Jokes and graphics Spam and junk e-mail What Can We Do to Protect? Provide security awareness training for our employees & customers Review our contracts – make sure that both parties understand their roles & responsibilities Make sure our customers are aware of basic online security standards Stay informed – attend webinars/seminars & other user group meetings Develop a layered security approach Layered Security Monitoring of IP addresses New user controls – administrator can create a new user. Bank must activate user Calendar file – frequencies and limits Dual control processing of files on separate devices – recommended Fax or out of band confirmation Secure browser key Pattern recognition software What Can Businesses Do to Protect? Education is key – train your employees Secure your computer and networks Limit administrative rights – do not allow employees to install any software without receiving prior approval Install and maintain spam filters Surf the Internet carefully Install and maintain real-time anti-virus and anti-spyware, desktop firewall and malware detection and removal software – use these tools regularly to scan your computer. Allow for automatic updates and scheduled scans Install routers and firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to your computer or network. Change the default passwords on all network devices Install security updates to operating systems and all applications as they become available Block pop-ups Do not open attachments from e-mail – be on the alert for suspicious emails Do not use public Internet access points Reconcile accounts daily Note any changes in the performance of your computer - dramatic loss of speed, computer locks up, unexpected rebooting, unusual popups, etc. Make sure that your employees know how and to whom to report suspicious activity to at your company & the bank Contact the bank if you: Suspect a fraudulent transaction If you are trying to process an Online Wire or ACH Batch & you receive a maintenance page If you receive an email claiming to be from the Bank and it is requesting personal/company information ABOUT US About Investar Careers Investor Relations Board of Directors Disclaimers Privacy Policy Contact Us LOCATIONS Alabama Louisiana Texas BUSINESS Checking Savings, CDs & Money Market Business Loans Credit Cards Treasury Management Business Online Banking Other Services PERSONAL Checking Savings CDs & IRAs Mortgage Loans Personal Loans Online Banking Other Services LEARN Identity Theft Phishing Online Security Practices Corporate Security Security Awareness Scams GIVE US A CALL Customer Service: 866.604.2006 Online Banking: 855.306.8574 eAccount Opening: 855.981.7827 Consumer Loans: 855.567.2210 Fax: 225.757.7116 Telephone Banking: 877.845.7827 After Hours Lost/Stolen Debit Card: 800.500.1044 After Hours Lost/Stolen Credit Card: See Details ©2021 Investar Bank, National Association. 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