Robert Eastwood
Robert Eastwood is Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer at WSFS Bank. He has more than 25 years of experience in the information security field, including 20 years at WSFS, most recently as Vice President, Information Security Officer, where he developed and executed a multi-year strategic plan for Information Security. He also holds a number of professional certifications and memberships in the Information Security, IT and financial services fields.
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Owe the IRS Money? Common Tax Scams You Need to Watch For
Navigating a tax bill can be stressful but falling victim to a scammer while you’re trying to resolve it is…
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How to Protect Yourself from Scams this Tax Filing Season
As you collect your W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and other tax documents, the last thing you want to worry about…
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Decluttering Your Digital Footprint to Increase Online Security
This time of year is perfect for a fresh start and building new habits. While many focus on organizing their…
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Six Common Scams to Watch for During 2026
As you begin to plan your budget for the new year, it’s important to stay alert for scammers and avoid…
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How to Avoid Scammers When Shopping Online
During a season when time is limited, the ease of online shopping adds allure. But convenience comes with a catch:…
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Lead With Your Head and Heart When Giving This Holiday Season
With holidays and Giving Tuesday around the corner, it’s the time of year when many people choose to give back…
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Three Warning Signs of a Personal Loan Scam
At times, the Holiday season can lead Consumers to consider alternatives for finding extra cash to help cover expenses. Be…
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The Hidden Layers of Bank Security: How Banks Protect You and Your Data
As you scroll through shopping sites and encounter unfamiliar retailers, be sure to pause before entering your payment information. As…
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Staying Alert for Scammers After Disaster Strikes
The first few weeks after a disaster strikes can be overwhelming as you try to pick up the pieces, support…
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Staying Alert for Scammers After Disaster Strikes
The first few weeks after a disaster strikes can be overwhelming as you try to pick up the pieces, support…
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Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For
Growing your business requires dedication, strategy and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated…
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Think You Got a Call or Text From WSFS? Three Ways to Know If It’s Us
When your bank reaches out, it’s typically important. It’s something scammers know and are using it to their advantage. That’s…
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Your Tools to Protect Against Bank Account Fraud
It’s easy to brush off scams, especially when you think it’ll never happen to you. However, according to the Federal…
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How to Perform a Privacy Checkup to Protect Against Fraud in the New Year
The end of one year and start of another can be an excellent time to evaluate your personal security and…
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How to Keep Your Finances Secure this Holiday Shopping Season
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or indulging in some retail therapy this holiday season, it’s crucial to keep…
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Tax Season Safety: How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure
Tax season is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to steal your information and money. From phishing emails to fraudulent tax…
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Avoid these three types of texts used by scammers
If it feels like you are getting more texts from unknown numbers alerting you about missed packages, offering you a…
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How to Protect Yourself from ‘Muse’ Scams on Social Media
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But could it be worth $1,000? That’s what fraudsters want their…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: How to Protect Yourself from the Latest Scams
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is celebrated each October and serves as an important reminder of precautions consumers should take to protect…
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Preventing Vacation and Travel Scams: A Consumer’s Guide
The excitement of an upcoming vacation can quickly turn into dread if you’re a victim to vacation scams targeting unsuspecting…
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Preventing Financial Fraud: Tips for Identifying Social Engineering Scams
In 2023, consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud, with $1.8 billion attributed to bank transfer or payment fraud,…
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Bank Account Takeover Fraud
Fraud continues to rise across the country, including a 14% increase in reported losses in 2023, with consumers losing more…
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Digital Hygiene: Tips to Help Secure Your Wallet
The internet has provided a host of benefits to many consumers’ lives, enabling them to do research, make purchases and…
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How to Keep Your Email Communications Safe
WSFS has various ways to communicate with Customers. A small sample of these communications may include: e-statement notifications, updates to…
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How to Protect Yourself from Tax Scams
Tax season is in full swing. Whether you file your returns yourself, with the help of a professional or tax…
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Spring into Security: Tips to Safely Use ATMs and Protect Your Debit Card
$10+ billion: that’s how much consumers reported losing to fraud in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It is…
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How to Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud in the New Year
$8.8 billion. That’s how much consumers lost to fraud in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With so much…
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How to Avoid Scams and Shop Safely This Holiday Season
The hustle and bustle of the holidays typically brings with it increased purchases and the hunt for the best bargains.…
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How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
If you have a cellphone, tablet, laptop or PC, odds are you’ve received at least a few messages through the…
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Bank Account Takeover is on the Rise: What is it and How to Prevent it from Happening to You
Fraudsters never sleep. Among one of their many tactics: bank account takeover fraud. How it Works Scammers will text a…
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Wire Transfer Scams
Wiring money can be a quick and convenient way to transfer funds, but before sending money to anyone it is…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams
Each October since 2004 has marked Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collaboration between government and the private sector to educate consumers…
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Junk Mail or Information from My Lender?
If you have a mailbox, then odds are you’re no stranger to junk mail. And if you’ve also closed on…
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Bank Impersonation Scams
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost $330 million to text message scams in 2022, with fake bank security…
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Social Engineering Like Romance Scams
Love is in the air as wedding season heats up alongside the weather. But if you’re the unlucky victim of social…
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Tips to Protect Yourself from ATM and Debit Card Fraud
Thirty-six percent of all U.S. banking customers said they have experienced some kind of financial fraud in the past 12…
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CISO Perspective: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Fall is officially here! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is getting cooler, and…
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CISO Perspective: Tips to Avoid Tax Scams
Tax season is underway, and after a year with soaring inflation and rising interest rates, many consumers are looking forward…
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CISO Perspective: Tips to Protect Yourself from Check Fraud
Fraud has continued to rise in recent years, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting that consumers lost nearly $8.8 billion…
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CISO Perspective: How to Safely Use Peer-to-Peer Payments
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment platforms such as Zelle®, Venmo, PayPal and CashApp have continued to rise in popularity in recent years,…
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How to Avoid Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fake Scams
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but what happens when it falls into the hands of scammers? While AI…
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October Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tip: Don’t Fall for Phishing Scams
One of the easiest ways for fraudsters to scam you is pretending to be your bank, or another reputable business,…
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CISO Perspective: Tips to Secure Your Information in the New Year
While many consumers stay up late to ring in the New Year, they could find themselves losing even more sleep…
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CISO Perspective: Tips for Avoiding Phone Scams
Phone scams are nothing new. However, fraudsters and hackers are always looking for new ways to trick you into giving…
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CISO Perspective: How to Perform a Password Health Check
How safe are my passwords? How do I know if my passwords have been leaked? These are questions I get asked…
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Tips for Avoiding Travel Scams this Vacation Season
As the weather heats up, so does the travel industry. While inflation and other economic factors could make it more difficult…
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CISO Perspective: Is Anything Safe from Getting Hacked?
Working in the information security field, I am often asked a rhetorical question like, “is anything safe from getting hacked?” My…
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CISO Perspective: Using Social Media Safely
Social media is a great way to connect with friends and family, share news, pictures, where you are visiting, you…
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CISO Perspective: Tips to Secure Your Devices
Have you ever lost your smartphone or tablet, or maybe even your laptop? Have any of them ever been stolen? It’s…
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