They carry names such as WannaCry, Petya, SamSam, Industroyer and GhostHook. They may sound like wrestlers or hurricanes, but they are in fact types of malware, which threaten systems everywhere. Are credit unions fearful enough of these threats, and how can they protect themselves?
CU Times asked experts how credit unions can strategize against the seemingly constant barrage of bad cybersecurity news resulting from breaches, hacks, ransomware, phishing and account takeovers, among other things.
Credit unions must prepare to withstand dangers such as Internet of Things botnets, exploit kits, password stealers, keyloggers, malvertising and spyware; as well as overwriting, boot and directory viruses; ransomware and backdoor Trojans; and banking/financial and POS malware.
Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to CUTimes.com, part of your ALM digital membership.
Your access to unlimited CUTimes.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- Critical CUTimes.com information including comprehensive product and service provider listings via the Marketplace Directory, CU Careers, resources from industry leaders, webcasts, and breaking news, analysis and more with our informative Newsletters.
- Exclusive discounts on ALM and CU Times events.
- Access to other award-winning ALM websites including Law.com and GlobeSt.com.
Already have an account? Sign In
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
