Celebrating Cybersecurity Month This October
Another October means another opportunity to celebrate Cybersecurity Month! Emily Claus covers the history and purpose of the event, as well as what key topics credit unions should be focusing on this year.
Driving Trust and Efficiency: The Untapped Potential of Private Party Auto Loans for Credit Unions
In the face of high lending fraud rates, Brad Parker urges credit unions to take advantage of the opportunities that lie in private party lending through solutions that offer enhanced cybersecurity and a better member experience.
Sub-Optimal Fraud Prevention Hurts Member Experience and Hastens Member Churn
Frank Moreno explains how a credit union’s lack of modern fraud prevention technology can spurn away younger generations and lead them into the arms of a new financial institution.
The Rise of A.I. and the Need for Even Greater Vigilance
Financial literacy is crucial for our communities, but so too is educating members on matters of cybersecurity, and the increased threats that large language models pose to them. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo shares some ways bad actors are using LLMs to trick us, and how to stay safe.
The Rising Tide of Fraud: How Credit Unions Can Fight Back
Journey Federal Credit Union CEO Jeffrey Kusler details why fighting against fraud must be a collaborative effort and how Journey is working to hold back the tide.
Reaping the Benefits of AI Efficiency Without Unforeseen Consequences
AI seems to be around every corner, with each and every developer toting their own and all the miraculous things it can do for you and your business. So how do you chose the right one? Andrea Argueta shares how you can find the right AI for the right purpose.
Top 10 CUSO Magazine Articles of 2024
As we move into 2025, the CUSO Magazine team took a moment to reflect on 2024 by sharing the most widely read articles of the year.
NCUA Issues Interagency Warning on Elder Financial Exploitation
The NCUA and other agencies recently issued a statement on elder financial exploitation; its prevalence and what financial institutions can do to mitigate the risk and educate members, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
How Credit Unions Can Fight Back Against Account Takeover Fraud and Scams
With account takeovers becoming increasingly common and hitting credit unions the hardest, Sara Seguin shares how credit unions can stay in front of these attacks to better protect members.
America’s Credit Unions Voices Opposition to Act Aimed at Consumer Protection
Last week’s introduction of the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act has caused a stir among the banking and credit union industries. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the bill and the response from America’s Credit Unions.
