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Articles by Brittany Demendi
The human element: Four types of social engineering
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, credit unions face a persistent and formidable adversary: social engineering. Crafty attackers exploit human psychology to manipulate and deceive credit union employees, members, or stakeholders, enabling them to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or execute fraudulent activities. As financial institutions are built on trust and integrity, credit unions must be vigilant in understanding and countering these insidious tactics.
5 cybersecurity trends still on the rise
As summer begins to wind down and we hit the mid-year mark, it is becoming increasingly evident that the cybersecurity industry continues to experience transformational shifts. In the face of persistent threats and sophisticated attacks businesses must adapt to the changes to strengthen their defense mechanisms.
Accessing security via mobile devices: 3 benefits for credit unions
In today’s increasingly mobile world, credit unions must be able to access their security operations platform anywhere, anytime. Having 24×7 visibility into your environment on the go is a game changer; specifically choosing a Security Operations Platform that allows users to have the exact same view from any device. This is essential to ensure everyone has complete visibility and is on the same page, keeping credit unions secure and up to date with the latest threats, wherever they are.
How Adlumin’s cybersecurity automation helps credit unions battle business email compromise
According to Security Magazine, there has been a 150% year-over-year increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, making them the most financially damaging type of attack.
How credit unions can embrace automation in cybersecurity: Three solutions
Publisher’s Note: CUInsight is hosting a free webinar Wednesday, June 14 titled, “Demystifying the complexities of AI & cybersecurity: Selling the Benefits of a SOC to Business Leaders” We hope you’ll join us! Register here. Faced with constantly evolving cyber threats, today’s cybersecurity teams must embrace the new reality and digital transformation.
Trending ransomware attacks and how to stop infection before payment
With the rise of ransomware attacks, it is more important than ever to be proactive when it comes to protecting your organization’s devices and networks. Knowing about the various types of ransomware, such as LockBit, BlackCat, and Medusa, is important. Additionally, it is essential to understand how ransomware affects a system and device, and the steps you should take to detect and stop ransomware before it is too late.
Deception technology for credit unions
Credit unions face some of the most sophisticated and financially damaging cyberattacks, with data security being a prime target. A security breach can create a snowball effect with consequences impacting an entire region. As credit unions’ cyber awareness has increased in the past few years, both security and deception technology are taking the spotlight. Deception technology, like honeypots, adds another layer of proactive protection.
CUInsight Minute with Jen McFadden – April 14, 2023 - CUInsight
Our favorites from the week in sixty seconds. Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Director of Marketing, Jen McFadden with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: Financial and cybersecurity literacy: The pillars for credit unions by BRITTANY DEMENDI, ADLUMIN Financial literacy is all about education, awareness, and preparation. When your credit union is no stranger to fraud and other forms of cybercrime, it is safe to assume that neither are your customers.
Financial and cybersecurity literacy: The pillars for credit unions
Financial literacy is all about education, awareness, and preparation. When your credit union is no stranger to fraud and other forms of cybercrime, it is safe to assume that neither are your customers. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual report showing that in 2022, 2.4 million fraud reports resulted in an $8.8 billion reported loss. Scammers contacting consumers via phone or social media led to the most significant loss.
Why your credit union needs managed detection and response services
Cybercriminals evolve their tactics and techniques daily, requiring compliance regulations, security solutions, and technologies to evolve constantly. New demands, trends, advancements, and technologies wait for no one, and we all must adapt accordingly. Within the financial industry, there is currently a popular demand for security and risk management solutions to help your organization consistently monitor your network.
How credit unions are being targeted by spoofing attacks
Credit unions face some of the most sophisticated and financially damaging cyberattacks, with data and their customers being an adversary’s prime target. Adlumin’s Threat Research Team has been seeing an increase in credit unions as the target of brand impersonation or website spoofing. Any attack creates a snowball effect with consequences impacting an entire region. For credit unions to protect themselves, it’s important to understand how customers are targeted and what they can do about it.
5 cybersecurity challenges and opportunities to consider in 2023
This past year we emerged from the pandemic, and this upcoming year we woke up to several evolving cybersecurity changes in the overall business landscape. Nation-state actors and cybercriminals continue to evolve their methods of targeting credit unions, among other industries, scamming employees, or infiltrating IT environments.
CUInsight Minute with Alyssa Angurio – January 13, 2023 - CUInsight
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Community and Marketing Coordinator Alyssa Angurio with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: How threat hunting can transform cybersecurity for credit unions by BRITTANY DEMENDI, ADLUMIN Credit unions continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals due to the confidential data possessed and financial assets.
How threat hunting can transform cybersecurity for credit unions
Credit unions continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals due to the confidential data possessed and financial assets. The latest generation of cybercriminals is fueled by large ransomware payments, state-sponsored adversaries who provide assets, expertise that amplifies cyber risk, and a bullish dark web market. Credit unions must evolve their security strategy to a proactive approach, including hunting suspicious activity and threats before reaching them.
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