A popular (and typically convenient) method of 2FA utilizes a password and a text message to your phone with a code that must be input before accessing your account. While this method is on average more secure than just using a password, hackers still have ways of getting that text code, either by SMS exploits or through social engineering.

Astra Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Kennedy as Hays Market President. Kennedy comes to Astra Bank from his previous position as Ellis County Health Services Director in Hays, KS.

Ransomware attacks and data leaks continue to affect many businesses, with hackers ramping up their efforts even more during the COVID-19 pandemic, where changes in the work environment showed cracks in cybersecurity armor. While many of the larger businesses impacted become newsworthy, the truth is that small businesses are just as, if not more likely to experience attempts to steal data or ransom it.

Sending money to friends and family is becoming a common necessity, whether you’re splitting the cost of a lunch tab, paying someone back for a shared birthday present, or even paying the babysitter. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do that is to send money digitally using peer-to-peer (or P2P) payments.

As we approach October 2nd, 2021, the day that we will be permanently closing our 3310 Vine St location in Hays, we would like to give an update on the various upcoming changes in our Hays Market.