Zelle Phishing Scams: Protect Your Credit Union and Members
Steve Koinm
We've recently uncovered a concerning trend in the realm of online security: a sophisticated phishing kit designed to exploit credit union members through Zelle transactions. …
How to Cultivate a Vendor Risk Management Strategy
Gene Fredriksen
In light of recent events in the CU industry, the Pure IT CISO team is sharing information on vendor risk management and what it looks like for... …
Quishing: Sneaky QR Code Scams to Look Out For
While phishing is still a serious threat, I thought I would address another multiplying one: malicious QR codes. This is now officially called “quishing” to go along with phishing, vishing (voice)... …
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Throughout my career, I have remained committed to the idea that any business can achieve the ideal level of security by combining the right people, procedures, and technological tools. You can't... …
Tech Tips for 2024 Strategic Planning
Julia Hendrickson
As fall approaches and budgeting season begins, we want to share the leading industry initiatives, including technology focus areas for 2024 roadmaps. What's included in your... …
How Does the Geo-Political Landscape Affect Your CU?
Tensions are rising in Eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine (among others). As that happens, malicious cyber activities are happening as well. A ransomware attack was made on... …
What is Cybersecurity First?
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we sat down with Gene Fredriksen, our Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, to define Cybersecurity First, and why this term is so essential to keeping credit unions secure. …
Key Steps for Credit Union Cybersecurity Training
Credit Unions cannot protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in highly networked systems without the involvement of all staff. We use these systems daily, and they... …
Cyber Smarts for Daily Online Life
Remember, it is up to you to secure your information from those who want to steal it. Being cyber smart does not have to be complicated. These steps will not make you hack-proof, but... …
Top 3 Ingredients for a Winning CU Strategy
A successful credit union strategy is complex. What if you could boil it down to three main ingredients? Clearly, one size does not fit all when it comes to paving your roadmap ahead. Yet... …
