Links in “Technology”
- Data Breaches Trickling Down Your Way?
The number of breaches continues to rise, but the number of compromised records has declined, which suggests the bad guys are busier than ever, but going after smaller-scale targets. [9/9/15]
- Hackers Breach Hawaiian CU Possibly Via Employee’s Email
Hackers may have breached Hawaii First FCU via unauthorized access to an employee's email account. It terminated the account, reset all passwords and started an investigation to learn what information was taken. [9/8/15]
- 10 Security Fundamentals
Before investing in new IT security gadgets and gizmos, make sure you've got these 10 security fundamentals covered. They're not glamorous, but they're effective. [9/8/15]
- Using Personal Email for Work: Of Course, It Doesn’t Happen at Your Bank
Survey finds that about one-third of government employees use their personal email accounts for work, which short-circuits security and privacy safeguards. That's bad news considering sensitive government emails. But banks handle sensitive information, too. Might not be a bad idea to discuss the hazards of using personal email accounts for business purposes at an upcoming training session. [9/2/15]
- NCUA Makes Your Members’ Research A Little Easier
A new online search tool has been implemented on the NCUA website for finding information on federally insured credit unions. The tool makes researching credit unions easier for consumers by providing various search functions, an interactive map, and basic information for each institution. [9/2/15]
- IT Nightmares
Worst days in IT? Here's a video stream where IT people relive their horror stories. [9/2/15]
- Banks Struggling to Crack the Enigmatic Millennial Code
This year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the largest segment of the population. But truly understanding and planning for the digital needs of this generation continues to elude bankers. [8/31/15]
- New Sheriff in Town: FTC as Top Cop for Cybersecurity
With a court granting the FTC authority to regulate corporate cybersecurity this week, consumers can now expect the same level of security and privacy in the digital realm as they do in the physical. [8/28/15]
- NCUA Institutes Data Encryption Requirements for Examiners
The NCUA has instructed examiners that they can no longer accept files from credit unions if they are not encrypted by the credit union. If the credit union is unable or unwilling to encrypt the files, then the credit union must send the files directly to the NCUAâs encrypted equipment. [8/26/15]
- Do You Mobile? Now One in Seven Says Yes
Survey finds one in seven Americans have deposited a check using a mobile device within the past year, up from one in eight last year. [8/26/15]
