Updating beyond Windows 7. (Source: Shutterstock)
Jan. 14 marked the end of Microsoft's support for Windows 7, but for many credit unions Jan. 14 also marked the beginning of a technology scramble. Although many have already upgraded to Windows 10, many others are playing catch-up — and playing with fire, according to three industry pros.
Hackers on the Prowl
Microsoft has stopped providing security updates and other support for Windows 7, but it may be too early to tell if hackers are infiltrating credit unions that haven't moved to Windows 10, according to Brian Petzold, who is vice president and chief technology officer at Bedel Security, which provides cybersecurity services to financial institutions.
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