bankESB In The News

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re sharing resources all month long on how to stay safe online! Click here to visit our Cybersecurity Webpage and more resources. Preventing fraud before it happens is always better than dealing with the aftermath. Monitor your accounts to detect and block fraud attacks before they lead to real damage. …

bankESB announced a $100,000 multi-year commitment to Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, in support of the Sister Mary Caritas Endowed Nurses’ Education Fund. This investment will help provide critical resources for the ongoing education, training, and professional development of nurses, ensuring patients in Western Massachusetts continue to receive the highest quality of compassionate care. …

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 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 …

bankESB is proud to announce a contribution of $5,500 to the Hampshire Regional YMCA, supporting the organization as a signature sponsor. The donation will help the YMCA continue its mission of strengthening the community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. “bankESB has a long-standing commitment to investing in the communities …

Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, 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 bank customers, employees, and community members to donate money between October 1 and October 31 to help fight …

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 …

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 …

bankESB has announced a $20,000 commitment over the next two years to support the construction of a new ADA and safety-compliant play structure at Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School in Easthampton. This donation underscores the bank’s ongoing dedication to supporting inclusive education and community well-being. The planned playground upgrade will replace aging equipment with a …

bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and locations. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, October 4: The Home Depot, 350 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035 (In …