Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme
July 11, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday (July 11) that it filed charges against Newnan, Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan and its founder and owner, Edwin Brant Frost IV, alleging that they operated a Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Cybersecurity
French and UK Authorities Arrest Suspects in 2 Separate Ransomware Cases
July 11, 2025

Five people have been arrested in Europe in two separate, unrelated cases related to ransomware, Ars Technica reported Thursday (July 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cybersecurity
Brand Impersonation Scams Surge as Hackers Prey on Public Trust
July 06, 2025

Hackers are reportedly impersonating brands like PayPal and Apple to steal information and send malware. 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,...

Fraud Prevention
Lawmakers Want More Information From Banks About Zelle Payments
July 03, 2025

Three members of Congress said Thursday (July 3) that they sent a letter to each of the banks that own the Zelle peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platform, asking what those banks are doing to combat social media scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Say Iran-Linked Hackers May Target US Firms
June 30, 2025

Four federal agencies said Monday (June 30) that fraudsters linked to Iran may launch cyberattacks on organizations in the United States, especially those involved with critical infrastructure, following the recent U.S. bombing of sites associated with Iran’s nuclear program. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Cybersecurity
Know Your Sector, Know Your Scam: eCommerce Fraud in 2025
June 30, 2025

Across today’s online marketplaces, understanding the customer isn’t enough. eCommerce firms need to also understand the criminal. 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...

Cybersecurity
Scattered Spider Hackers Reportedly Targeting Airline Industry
June 29, 2025

The hacking group Scattered Spider could be trying to trap airlines in its web. 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
Worldline Mulls Suit Over Media Reports on Alleged Fraud Lapses
June 26, 2025

Worldline is reportedly weighing legal action following media allegations that the company permitted customer fraud. 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
Block Stops $2 Billion in Cash App Fraud by Alerting Customers to Scams
June 26, 2025

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