Don Jackson

• How Credit Unions Can Safely Embrace Bring-Your-Own-Device

  By Don Jackson  |  September 21, 2012

  While BYOD programs can save credit unions money and increase productivity, they can also present challenges to maintaining control over corporate data.

• Don't Be Passive About Passwords

  By Don Jackson  |  December 16, 2011

  Multiple methods exist for increasing security, but password protection is a good place to start.

• Remote Deposit Security Remains a Priority

  By Marc Rapport  |  December 4, 2011

  Some of the same tech advancements that credit unions are leveraging to attract and retain members are proving just as attractive to a less savory element.

• Coreflood Botnet Shut Down

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  April 27, 2011

  Federal agents seized and replaced five command and control servers and 29 domain names used by the botnet to hack financial accounts.

• Mind Your P’s, Q’s and SQLs: How to Prevent Common Cyber Attacks

  By Don Jackson  |  April 8, 2011

  Website applications, especially those little boxes that members use to type in passwords and PINs, are hot targets for hackers. Here's why terms like 'SQL Injection' are meaningful to non-techies in CU management.

• P2P and Other Technology Present New Fraud Problems

  By Marc Rapport  |  March 4, 2011

  Expansion into new areas like business services and new channels like P2P and mobile present new opportunities for credit unions and fraudsters alike.