Microsoft Internet Explorer Vulnerability

April 30, 2014

Protect Your Online Experience

Last week, Microsoft announced a known vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6-11. It is estimated that one in four internet users utilize Internet Explorer. Microsoft has since released a security update, which can be downloaded here. Until the security update is loaded on your computer, Bay Federal recommends using an alternative browser, such as Firefox or Chrome.

Please also update your version of Adobe Flash Player, which is required for BayFedOnline. A link to download the updated version is available at www.adobe.com.

“Heartbleed” Security Flaw – YOUR INFORMATION IS SAFE

April 10, 2014

A major bug was found last week that affects the technology used to encrypt sensitive information. The flaw is in OpenSSL, used by many sites for secure browsing. The leak in the system compromises the secret keys used to identify the service providers and to encrypt the traffic, the names and passwords of the users and the actual content. This affects the websites themselves that you visit with your browser and not your personal computer system.

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Bay Federal Credit Union Member Account Verification

April 7, 2014

The Supervisory Committee has engaged Orth, Chakler, Murnane and Company (OCM), Certified Public Accountants, to complete the annual audit of Bay Federal Credit Union. In conjunction with the audit, the auditors will select a sample of members share and loan accounts. The auditors will verify the account balances directly with the account owner by letter. If your account has been selected as part of the auditing process, you will receive a letter from Orth, Chakler, Murnane and Company (OCM) requesting information on a designated account.