Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Fraud Losses From Impersonator Scams Double For Largest US Banks
September 14, 2023

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Report: Caesars Entertainment Paid $15 Million Ransom After Cyberattack
September 13, 2023

Caesars Entertainment, the operator of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, reportedly fell victim to a cyberattack during the summer and paid a ransom of approximately $15 million to the hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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MGM Resorts Hack Becomes Hassle for Vacationers Who Must Use Cash
September 13, 2023

The cyberattack on MGM Resorts is still reportedly causing trouble for travelers. 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 Today. By...

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Visa Investment Helps Form3 Expand Anti-Fraud Efforts
September 12, 2023

Account-to-account (A2A) platform Form3 says Visa is a believer in its anti-fraud efforts. 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 Today....

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MGM Resorts Websites Remain Down Amid Cyberattack
September 12, 2023

MGM Resorts’ websites remain down Tuesday (Sept. 12), two days after the beginning of a cyberattack targeting the hotel and gaming company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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CertifID Raises $20 Million to Combat Real Estate Wire Fraud
September 12, 2023

Wire fraud prevention company CertifID has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. 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 Today....

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Multi-Factor Approach Protects Banks From Fraudsters Seeking Vulnerabilities
September 12, 2023

Caitlin Sinclair, director of proposition development, financial crime at GIACT, an LSEG business, noted in an interview that banks’ customers (consumers and enterprises) are prime targets for fraud — well beyond the points of making transactions and sending money. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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MGM Resorts Sees Outages Across Properties Due to Cybersecurity Issue
September 11, 2023

Hotel and gaming company MGM Resorts is grappling with a cybersecurity issue that has caused an outage across its properties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
September 11, 2023

Hackers reportedly gained control of the X, formerly Twitter, account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and stole more than $691,000 from unsuspecting victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...