Ransomware

Attacks like the WannaCry ransomware require issuers to educate staff and shore up technology defenses, writes Bob Antia, cheif security officer of Unitrends.

Up-to-date operating systems, anti-phishing tools and good backup should keep banks and CUs safe from ransomware. Can your institution check off those boxes?

Up-to-date operating systems, anti-phishing tools and good backup should keep banks safe from ransomware. Can your bank check off those boxes?

One recent study says local and regional FIs face the greatest risk of losses from ransomware, but there are steps CUs can take to mitigate that risk.

The threats are evolving, but CUs' prevention efforts aren't evolving at the same pace.