AI and Cybersecurity for Credit Unions: Helpful Tool, Attack Multiplier, and a Whole Lotta Hype
In the world of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence is both an offensive weapon and a defensive tool. Sam Lechenet shares how you can make AI work for you in a safe and secure way.
The Perils of Poisoned Data
As part of cybersecurity month, Emily Claus analyzes data poisoning, a newer form of cyberattack targeted at your AI systems, as well as its goal, impact, and infiltration methods, and, most importantly, how you can can keep the poison out of your credit union.
America’s Credit Unions Announces Keynote Speaker for GAC 2027
Registration for GAC 2027 is open, and America’s Credit Unions has announced who its keynote speaker will be. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Frontend or Backend: Satisfying the Masses
Loan applications require a good amount of work on both the frontened and backend, but where is it better to lighten the load? Ashley Melder discusses pros and cons of putting more work on the backend for your staff or the frontend for your members.
Keeping the Signal Steady: Celebrating International Credit Union Day 2026
On this, the 78th annual International Credit Union Day, Emily Claus discusses the history of the event and delves into this year’s theme: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World.
Why CUSOs Could Be the Natural Home for the Next Mortgage Innovation
Marc Biron and Steven Siegel make the case for home diversification, which helps alleviate the financial risk and fallout of home buying, and why CUSOs should take up the task.
NCUA Proposes Changes to Call Report
Late last week, the NCUA announced key changes to the 5300 Call Report, in order to reflect the addition of Stablecoins to credit union balance sheets and other related Stablecoin usage, Emily Claus reports.
We’ve Reached the Cybersecurity Reckoning
Though it sounds like a work of dystopian fiction, experts say the “Cybersecurity Reckoning” is already upon us. Emily Claus discusses what this reckoning means for cybersecurity efforts and how credit unions can best be prepared for it.
How Much Is Too Much: Finding the Right Amount of Content for Your Website
Content may be king, but even kings need to be reigned in sometimes. Sam Lechenet covers how you can find the right balance of content for your website, ensuring all important information is covered without going overboard.
How Did We Get Here: Navigating the Alignment Gap
The goal was defined, decisions were made, but the outcome isn’t at all what expected. So what happened? Lori E. Karas shares how credit unions can break down the alignment gap to ensure the vision makes it through to the outcome.

























































