cyber attacks

• House Panel to Probe Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Work

  By Heather Anderson  |  March 13, 2013

  House panel says it will investigate DHS mission, capabilities as infrastructure attacks, including on banks and credit unions, mount.

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  Threat of the Week: DDoS Becoming an Expensive Fact of Life

  By Robert McGarvey  |  March 4, 2013

  As takedowns resume, the industry considers its options: Respond or not respond? Meanwhile, vendors seek to make response affordable.

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  Time to Protect Yourself From State-Sponsored Attacks

  By Calum MacLeod  |  March 4, 2013

  But I believe the reality is that we are responsible in large part for the ease with which cyber-terrorists, regardless of their ideology or motivation, are attacking us. In effect, we are supplying the weapons that are being used against us.

• UFCU Confirms It Was DDoS Victim

  By Robert McGarvey  |  February 28, 2013

  Texas credit union hit again by al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, joining Patelco as repeat target.

• Patelco Credit Union Hit Again By DDoS Attackers

  By Robert McGarvey  |  February 27, 2013

  Credit union CEO says defenses getting better and will continue to improve after two-hour takedown on Monday.

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  Threat of the Week: NCUA on DDoS

  By Robert McGarvey  |  February 22, 2013

  Experts have been quick to weigh in with opinions on the usefulness of NCUA’s counsel.

• DDoS Attacks Prompt NCUA Risk Alert

  By Heather Anderson  |  February 20, 2013

  Agency issues first alert of 2013 after none in 2012, with guidance on how to address risk of website takedowns.

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  Threat of the Week: What the President’s Cyber Security Directive Means to You

  By Robert McGarvey  |  February 15, 2013

  Obama executive order worth taking note of, even if specifics lacking for now.

• How to Dodge a Spear Phishing Attack

  By Scott Greaux  |  February 14, 2013

  Here are some tips to help prevent your workforce from becoming impaled.

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  Threat of the Week: APT Will Get You

  By Robert McGarvey  |  February 11, 2013

  Advanced persistent threats are just that: Advanced, persistent and very threatening.