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A Nation on High Alert
In the wake of recent high-profile incidents, corporate America is nervous and Americans across the nation are on high-alert. The recent killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has companies strategizing to safeguard their senior executives amid police warnings of an increased short-term threat to business leaders. Boards are reevaluating security budgets and CEOs are being advised to erase their digital footprints as heightened security concerns among corporate executives prompt discussions about the safety of business leaders and the need to prepare for a new crisis scenario, reports CNN.
In mid-December, a Texas man was arrested for allegedly threatening Capital One executives via email over a disputed debt. Read more about this incident and how to respond to these risks in our Deescalating and Diffusing Disgruntled Customers article.
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Social Media: Best Practice
Staff members like to post their positions or titles on popular social media sites. As a best practice and for security reasons, financial institutions should ask their employees to refrain from this activity – especially management or if they’re members of an opening/closing team or have access to the banking premises after hours. If criminals discover they have access to the institution, they could become targeted to force open the office before or after banking hours.
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Questions & Answers
Question:"What are some of the latest ATM trends and threats that we should be aware of?"
Answer: Despite the widespread adoption of digital banking solutions, the ATM is still going strong. The global ATM market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6% from 2025 to 2030, reaching an estimated USD 31.64 billion by 2030. As in all areas of the financial sector, there has been a dynamic shift in the ATM landscape over the years with a focus on technological integration driven by changing consumer demands. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is that ATMs remain prime targets for criminal gangs looking for their next payout by stealing the cash inside. Read more about the latest ATM Trend and Threats.
For more of the latest security topics, visit the Security page on BankersOnline.com
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MOST WANTED
Houston, TX...An unidentified man dubbed the “Spectacled Suspect" is wanted by FBI Houston’s Violent Crime Task Force for a robbery at a Wells Fargo bank branch on December 3, 2024. The suspect entered the bank, approached the manager, stated that he had a concealed pistol, and demanded money while threatening to harm the manager and customers. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the bank and got into a black, four-door Chevrolet Silverado truck. A second unidentified man followed the suspect out of the bank and drove the truck away from the scene. Additionally, an unidentified woman was seen entering the truck with the suspect and the driver before they fled. Get the details at FBI.gov. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the robber.
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 Visit the FBI's Unknown Bank Robbers page for photos and information on the latest unknown bank bandits, many of them with sunglasses, hats or other head and facial coverings disguising their identity. Enforcing a no hats sunglasses policy can help reduce the number of bandits who target your bank.
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Hot Topics from the Bankers Forums
You'll find security-related discussions in our FREE Public Security forum, such as the recent discussion about mask policies. We also have a Private Security forum, where bankers discuss sensitive security topics out of public view. There's also a private forum that invites participation by bankers, regulators and members of law enforcement.
If you have a sensitive question you'd like to get input on, post it now in one of the private forums. If you're a registered user of BOL's Discussion Forums, but don't see the Private - Financial Institution Personnel Only forums near the top of the Forums list, use your bank email address to send an access request to carin @bankersonline.com. Once your request is approved, you can access the Private Security forum here.
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