Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
March 08, 2026

President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. 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,...

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Growing Fraud Risks Complicate Banks’ Push Toward Instant Payments
March 06, 2026

A growing body of evidence suggests that businesses may be looking in the wrong place for payment fraud risk. 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...

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Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
March 05, 2026

Bank executives appearing before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday (March 5) delivered a blunt message. 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...

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68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
March 05, 2026

Unauthorized-party fraud has reclaimed center stage, reversing last year’s pattern and reshaping how banks think about risk. 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...

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US and Global Law Enforcement Shut Down LeakBase Hackers Forum
March 04, 2026

The Justice Department announced the seizure of what it called one of the world’s largest hacker forums. 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,...

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Security Experts Brace for Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on Infrastructure
March 04, 2026

Critical infrastructure such as financial services, energy and healthcare is most likely to be targeted by Iranian cyberattacks, CSO reported Wednesday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Google Warns Spyware Steals Crypto From Older iPhones
March 04, 2026

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) is recommending that users of Apple iPhone models running some older operating systems update their devices to the latest version of iOS or, if that’s not possible, enable Apple’s Lockdown Mode for enhanced security. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Middle East Conflict Raises Cyber Risk for Businesses
March 03, 2026

If it’s not one threat, then it’s another for 21st-century cybersecurity professionals. 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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OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
March 02, 2026

OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence agent designed for developers, had a vulnerability chain that allowed websites to take control of a developer’s agent with no plugins, extensions or user interaction required, Oasis Security said in a Thursday (Feb. 26) blog post. Get the Full Story...