Security Issues

Spyware
"Spyware" is a commonly used term to describe software that collects data without the prior knowledge or informed consent of the data's owner.  Community First Bank & Trust recommends that you install an AntiSpyware scanner program on your computer.  As with most scanning programs you must make sure that you keep the definition files up-to-date and perform a full system scan routinely.  You may find some anti-spyware programs at the following websites:

Webroot SpySweeper
Ad-Aware
SpyBot

Phishing
Phishing is a scam that encompasses fraudulently obtaining information by sending an e-mail that appears to originate from a trusted source, such as a financial institution, government agency or other entity.  Community First Bank & Trust recommends that you use precaution any time you receive an email from someone requestion private/personal information.  Most reputable organizations will not request this type of information via email.

Pharming
Pharming refers to the redirection of an individual to an illegitimate website through technical means. For example, an Internet banking customer, who routinely logs in to his online banking website, may be redirected to an illegitimate website instead of accessing his or her bank's website.  We go to great lengths to make sure that our customers' information is always secure.  If a Community First Bank & Trust customer ever suspects their Internet Banking session has been pharmed please contact Community First Bank & Trust immediately.