They don’t hack, they borrow: How fraudsters target credit unions
Summary
Fraudsters are targeting credit unions not through traditional hacking, but by exploiting normal business processes. These fraudsters use stolen identities to pass verification checks and secure loans, effectively 'borrowing' funds without intent to repay.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article describes a method of fraud that targets financial institutions by exploiting their legitimate processes, representing a threat to defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of evolving fraud tactics that bypass traditional security measures by exploiting human processes and identity verification systems. This highlights the need for robust anomaly detection in financial transaction flows and enhanced identity proofing beyond standard checks.