Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Look Out for Phishing Emails Used as Bait!
It’s week two of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative recognized during the month of October to raise awareness about online safety and empower individuals and businesses to protect against cybercrime! Click here to visit our Cybersecurity Webpage and more resources. This week we’re covering phishing, an online scam that tries to steal your personal …
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips for Online Safety
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative recognized during the month of October to raise awareness about online safety and empower individuals and businesses to protect against cybercrime. As your trusted financial institution, we’ll be offering information each week this month to help you with what you need to know to stay safe online. Click …
Dan Rapoza Named EVP, Senior Commercial Banking Officer at North Shore Bank
North Shore Bank announced that Dan Rapoza has been named executive vice president, senior commercial banking officer, further strengthening the bank’s leadership team and commitment to supporting businesses across the region. In his new role, Rapoza will oversee the commercial banking division for both North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore …
North Shore Bank to Host a Free Shred Day
North Shore Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day at their 248 Andover Street, Peabody office. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on Saturday, November 1. Residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, …
Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $5,000 to Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.
Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, recently announced a $5,000 donation to the Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for local seniors through a variety of programs, services, and activities. The funding will help support the organization’s ongoing initiatives, including social, educational, wellness, and …
Abington Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 5th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser
Michael R. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the fifth year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites customers, employees, and community members to donate money between …
North Shore Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 2nd Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser
Michael R. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of North Shore Bank, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the second year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites customers, employees, and community members to donate money between October 1 and October 31 …
The Key to Secure Passwords
In 2024, the most commonly used password in the United States was “secret,” followed by “123456” and “password,” according to NordPass, a provider of cybersecurity and password management tools for individuals and businesses. Because passwords are a primary line of defense against identity theft, using weak or recycled passwords like these makes it easy for …
Protect Your Business from Check and ACH Fraud.
The most common form of financial fraud that businesses encounter is check fraud. Over 60% of organizations reported that they faced check fraud in 2024, according to the Association for Financial Professionals 2025 survey. With evolving technology and more reliance on electronic payments, ACH (Automated Clearing House) fraud is also on the rise. Learn more …
North Shore Bank petitions the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with Colonial Federal Savings Bank
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Banks NORTH SHORE BANK, A CO-OPERATIVE BANK, Peabody, Massachusetts (NORTH SHORE BANK) has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with COLONIAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Quincy, Massachusetts in a multi-step transaction. Under the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, COLONIAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK will merge …
