CU ATMs Safe From Wannacry Hack, for Now

The now infamous Wannacry ransomware attack has affected thousands of computers and numerous organizations around the world, but U.S. credit union ATMs are relatively low on the threat list, pros say. The ransomware, also known as WCry or Wanna Decryptor, has...

CULedger Unveils Blockchain-Like Tech for Call Centers

A new proof-of-concept demonstration showcased last week by research organization CULedger suggests blockchain-like technology could soon wield significant power in verifying identities and clamping down on fraud at credit union call centers. The prototype hinges on...

Bankers Need A Reality Check

Once again, the American Bankers Association asserts that regulatory relief for credit unions represents a threat to the $16.2 trillion banking industry, coining a new catchphrase – “unsanctioned growth” – to characterize the alleged hazards of...

Black Hills FCU Moves Toward Conversion Kickoff

The $1.09 billion, Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Federal Credit Union prepares for the kickoff of its new core implementation process in the third in a series documenting its system overhaul. This inside look previously followed BHFCU’s pre-conversion...