Cyber Security
Tax Scams
July 27, 2023
Every year, people lose both money and personal information to tax scams. At First Western Trust, we encourage clients to […]
What Is Vendor Email Compromise (VEC)?
June 8, 2023
A new cyber threat that impacts individuals and organizations has developed, with financial transactions completed on digital platforms or by […]
Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
May 13, 2023
Identity (ID) theft is when someone uses your private information to commit fraud, typically for financial gain, without your permission. […]
Preventing Check Fraud
May 4, 2023
Check fraud is a rampant problem for financial institutions, businesses, and people that use checks. Checks often fall into the […]
Mail Theft Related to Check Fraud
March 15, 2023
Mail theft-related check fraud generally pertains to the fraudulent negotiation of checks stolen from the U.S. Mail. Fraud, including check […]
Common Tax Scams
February 28, 2023
People lose money and personal information every year because of tax scams. First Western Trust encourages clients to be vigilant […]
Cyber Attackers Aimed at Customers
January 30, 2023
According to Akamai, a leading U.S. cybersecurity and cloud service provider, more than 80% of attackers are aiming their attacks […]
Tips to Keep Your Data Private Using Strong Passwords
December 29, 2022
Did you know that hackers utilize password dictionaries? These dictionaries contain commonly used weak passwords: is your password on this […]
Using Checks in a Digital Age
December 10, 2022
Credit cards and other digital payment methods are so prevalent today that checks may seem like a relic of history. […]
Enhance Your Password Practices for Security
November 29, 2022
Passwords, including PINs and passphrases, are used daily for online banking, email, and other platforms where personal information is stored, […]