Blog Category: Cybersecurity

But something has shifted in the last year or two, and we think it's worth talking about plainly: the attacks have gotten significantly smarter, more frequent, and more targeted — and the consequences in our own community have been serious.

We know of two local accounting firms and a financial planning firm that have had email accounts compromised due to phishing attacks. One of those situations has escalated to the point where the firm's data is being held for ransom and the FBI is involved. These are not abstract cautionary tales. These are firms doing business in the Treasure Valley, serving clients not unlike you.

Freezing your credit isn’t complicated. It doesn’t cost anything. And for most people, it makes a lot of sense.

We recommend it often—especially if you’re not actively applying for a loan, mortgage, or credit card.

Let’s walk through what it is, why it matters, and exactly how to do it.