Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
House Report Finds 1,800% Increase in Fraud Losses Since 1997
July 22, 2026

A new report by House Republicans argues that fraud and scams have reached “unprecedented” levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Risk Management
$100 Million CFO Puts a Price on Executive Security
July 22, 2026

Companies are pouring more money into private jets, personal drivers, home surveillance and cyber defenses to protect senior leaders. But few can say exactly how much risk that spending removes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cybersecurity
OpenAI Models Breach Hugging Face During Cyber Evaluation
July 21, 2026

OpenAI said Tuesday (July 21) that a security incident reported last week by Hugging Face was caused by OpenAI models as their cyber capabilities were being tested by OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cybersecurity
White House Launches ‘Gold Eagle’ AI Cybersecurity Initiative
July 21, 2026

The White House has launched an artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity clearinghouse designed to accelerate the discovery and remediation of software vulnerabilities. Although not aimed specifically at financial institutions, the initiative could eventually influence how federal banking regulators assess institutions’ cyber risk management practices. Get the Full...

Cybersecurity
Hugging Face Latest Company Dealing With AI Cyberattacks
July 20, 2026

Hugging Face, whose platform hosts AI datasets, has reportedly suffered an AI-powered data breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Cybersecurity
Governments Weigh Ransomware Payment Bans as Hackers Grow Bolder
July 20, 2026

Governments have reportedly begun banning ransomware payments to hackers as demand amounts continue to rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Cybersecurity
Coca-Cola Unit Becomes 17th US Cyber Incident This Year
July 17, 2026

Seventeen companies in the United States have reported or been affected by cyber incidents this year amid a worldwide surge in artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks, Reuters reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cybersecurity
Microsoft’s New Security Chief Replaces Top Execs to Force an AI Overhaul
July 15, 2026

Microsoft’s cybersecurity business is developing more artificial intelligence (AI) security products, cutting back on some of its more traditional security products, and consolidating engineering teams, which has led to several hundred layoffs, The Information reported Wednesday (July 15), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete...

Cybersecurity
Banks Face a Faster Cyber Clock as Gold Eagle Goes Live
July 15, 2026

The federal government’s artificial intelligence (AI) security initiative now has a name and a launch date. The White House launched Gold Eagle on Tuesday (July 14), a federal AI cybersecurity clearinghouse established by the Treasury Department with contributions from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency...