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, […]
‘Tis the Season for Summer Vacation
July 25, 2022
This issue of Cyber Tips Newsletter shares timely tips on safe travel such as: how to protect devices before you […]
How First Western Protects Against Potential Cyberattacks
July 13, 2022
In March 2022, the Biden Administration released an Executive Order that prioritized strengthening cybersecurity and modernization of defenses and security […]
You Can Safely Send Non-Public Information (NPI) to First Western Trust
March 12, 2022
What is NPI? First Western Trust (FWT) defines NPI as any personal information gathered while doing business, such as: address, […]
Cybersecurity at First Western – 12 Reasons to Rest Assured
January 24, 2022
Today’s digital banking world is full of opportunities for financial institutions to make things easier for their customers. But within […]
Protecting Your Business From Cyber Attacks
July 12, 2021
In May of 2021, the Colonial Pipeline on the East Coast was hacked, resulting in a gas shutoff that caused […]
National Ransomeware Alert: Our Cybersecurity at First Western Trust Bank
June 10, 2021
All, Yesterday, we received an alert from our cybersecurity information-sharing portal, sponsored by the Financial Services Information Sharing & Analysis […]