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1. Political posts about the 2016 elections and party conventions

Voters who search insatiably for news and information about the candidates are at risk.

“There are a lot of people soliciting and canvassing,” Choudhary warned.

That gives cybercriminals something to capitalize on. They often use spam, malvertising and spoofed websites to plant viruses and malware. Be wary and check URLs before clicking on any links.

2. Phishing emails focused on travel and vacations

Be extra vigilant about emails and links while on the road or when planning a trip. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, fraudsters made $1.3 billion last year through online hotel scams. Watch out for emails promising some kind of super discount and double check that website. If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

3. Scams related to the Zika virus and other health concerns

The Zika virus is only going to get more attention as the Olympics, scheduled for Aug. 5 to 21 in Brazil – the epicenter of Zika fears – gets closer. The Securities and Exchange Commission, for instance, recently issued an alert warning about Zika investment scams. In February, Symantec discovered an email purporting to be from a health and wellness website in Brazil. One of the links within the email contained a form of JS.Downloader malware.

4. Major sporting and entertainment event schemes

The Summer Olympics, the baseball All-Star game, the opening of NFL training camps and summer blockbuster movies could be used as a front for malicious campaigns. Watch for unsolicited emails and pop-up websites offering discounted tickets or other products and services. The number of events that occur over the summer provide the perfect opportunity for cybercriminals to target online users. Be cautious before clicking on a link, banner ad or attachment.

5. Attacks targeting kids on summer vacation

Children who are home from school, sometimes unsupervised, tend to spend a lot of time on their electronic devices during the summer months. Unless parents take precautions, children might find applications and other types of files to download that may not be safe or appropriate. Installing a good parental control program helps minimize the vulnerability of all other devices used on the home network, a potential gateway for a home or business attack.

Join us at the new Credit Union Times Fraud: Don't Let It Happen To Your Credit Union Conference, where you will find the latest tools and techniques for preventing fraud and data breaches; strategies for responding in the immediate aftermath and best practices for restoring reputation, financial stability and information security .  This two-day conference is designed for credit union executives, board of directors and those responsible for your credit unions cyber security policy.  Register to attend and save $150.