Don’t Let Members Get Spooked By Spoofed Sites
As we close out Cybersecurity Month, CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo warns about the dangers of spoofed websites, how to recognize them, and how to avoid getting spooked.
The Icarus Syndrome: What’s Holding Credit Union Leaders Back
Just as Icarus took a fatal fall after flying too close to the sun, marketing expert Bo McDonald warns that credit union leaders may be on ther verge of making a similar mistake by forgetting their original mission and becoming overconfident or complacent in their business.
As NCUA Reschedules Budget Hearing, November Board Meeting Withdrawn
The National Credit Union Administration has rescheduled its public budget hearing for the 2026-2027 budget cycle; and has withdrawn its November board meeting, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
Automation as the Anchor: How Credit Unions Can Navigate CFPB Uncertainty, Compliance, and Cost Pressures
Steven Pals discusses how credit unions can stay on top of changes in regulation and rising compliance costs by using automation to support, not replace, employees in their daily lending tasks.
The Phantom in Your Phone: The Rise of AI Scams
Everyone is using AI these days, including bad actors and scammers. Emily Claus explores how fraudsters are using this new technology to impersonate others, and how credit unions can educate members to spot the phantom in their phones.
Contactless Cards and RFID Skimming
While we often enjoy the benefits that come along with new technologies, there are new methods for fraud that come along with them. Heather French discusses RDFI skimming, a new fraud technique that plagues contactless cards, and how your members can protect themselves.
NCUA to Hold Public Budget Hearing on November 6
The NCUA has announced that it will hold a public hearing on its 2026-2027 staff draft budget on November 6th, Emily Claus reports.
What Cooperative Owners Should Know When Their CEO Buys a Bank
When credit unions buy banks, using their members’ cash as the means of sale, credit unions have a responsibility and obligation to disclose information to their member-owners, says Chip Filson.
Celebrating Connections on International Credit Union Day
International Credit Union Day celebrates its 77th anniversary with the theme: Cooperation for a Prosperous World, reminding our movement that no matter where in the world we are or how we connect with our members, we are all working toward the same goal of creating a better, more prosperous world for all.
Cybersecurity Month Refresher: Passwords
As part of Cybersecurity Month, David Damstra discusses all things password security, including how to make the best password and how to learn if your accounts have already been compromised.
