distributed denial of service

• Experts Urge IT Due Diligence Despite No May 7 Attacks

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 8, 2013

  Hacktivists Anonymous threats failed to materialize but that doesn't mean DDoS attacks won't follow, and they could go beyond the website.

• No News Is Good News for CUs on Anonymous May 7 Hit List

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 7, 2013

  No credit union website takedowns reported Tuesday.

• Anonymous May 7 Target List Includes 12 Large Credit Unions

  By Heather Anderson  |  May 6, 2013

  Tuesday's the day hackers Anonymous promised to take down sites.

• DHS On May 7 Attacks: 'More Bark Than Bite'

  By Robert McGarvey  |  May 3, 2013

  Security blogger Brian Krebs cites Department of Homeland Security confidential memo on purported website attacks coming Tuesday.

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  The May 7th DDoS Attacks: Reactions, Recommendations

  By Robert McGarvey  |  April 30, 2013

  CUNA Mutual says be aware. Credit union IT exec says it's fear mongering.

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  5 Tips for Protecting Against DDoS Attacks

  By Phil Lerner  |  March 13, 2013

  Here are some ways to maintain your financial institution's network while decreasing the risk of damage from website takedowns.

• 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.

• European Union Stages Huge DDoS Exercise

  By Robert McGarvey  |  October 4, 2012

  Banks, governments, Internet providers and businesses across Europe faced a massive, but simulated, distributed denial of service attack on Thursday