May 02, 2018
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Cyber attackers today have learned that every network from the Pentagon with billion-dollar security measures to a small one-person business with store-bought anti-virus software all share the exact same vulnerability: employees.
Apr 19, 2018
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Oregon is ranked as the sixth highest state in the US for the average amount of volunteer hours served per resident each year. According to a recent study, Oregonians average 50.3 hours of volunteer service per person, and that is a tremendous amount of support.
Apr 18, 2018
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Did you know that according to a recent study, the average Idahoan volunteers around 57.4 hours per year? This dedication to giving back positions Idaho in the top three states for hours of volunteerism served per person. Here at Columbia Bank, supporting our surrounding communities is at the forefront of all we do.
Apr 16, 2018
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Way to go Washington! A recent study shows you rank number three in the United States for volunteer hours worked per state per resident per year with an astounding average of 54.5 hours worked per person.
Apr 04, 2018
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Every year on the first Wednesday in April, the American Heart Association celebrates National Walking Day to encourage Americans to engage in a physical activity on a regular basis. Walking is promoted because it’s a simple activity that can provide a big boost in heart health.
Mar 22, 2018
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This blog is part of a series where we share insider expertise about keeping your information safe. Follow along as our information security experts share tips on protecting your identity and your data both online and off.
Mar 20, 2018
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Take a guess at how many small businesses in the United States have been victims of a data breach—4 million…8 million…12 million? Would you believe it if the number is even higher? According to the 2016 State of SMB Cybersecurity Report, 14 million U.S. small businesses have been breached.
Mar 20, 2018
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Consumers are increasingly reaching for their mobile wallets, and merchants who aren’t ready to accept mobile payments will be left behind. According to Deloitte, by the end of 2015, approximately 5 percent of approximately 600 million NFC-enabled phones worldwide were used to submit a payment one or more times a month.
Mar 20, 2018
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Technology shifts in the payment processing industry are frequent and fuel big changes in how consumers shop and transact. There's no need to be afraid of change, but it can be disconcerting to business owners who just want to maintain their current customer base without payment processing interruptions.
Mar 02, 2018
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As the pace of business gets faster and faster, it’s often difficult for companies to take a minute to stop and appreciate the most precious resource they have to offer – their own employees.