Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud
May 13, 2025

Plaid has updated its identity verification (IDV) product to counter the threat posed by fraudsters who use generative artificial intelligence. 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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Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Company Brands
May 12, 2025

In a financial landscape marked by sophisticated threats, a new report highlights how malicious actors are adopting highly personalized strategies, mirroring legitimate business practices, to exploit specific vulnerabilities across generational lines. Scammers are drawing from the toolkits of legitimate businesses, personalizing their offerings and customizing...

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Google Expands AI Tools to Combat Evolving Scam Tactics
May 08, 2025

Google announced the rollout Thursday (May 8) of a fresh suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered safety features across its platforms to protect users from increasingly sophisticated scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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81% of High-Uncertainty Middle-Market Firms Delay Tech Initiatives
May 07, 2025

Cybersecurity risks are not merely a cost center for middle-market firms but represent a significant impediment to technological innovation, a challenge amplified dramatically for those operating in environments of high uncertainty, according to a recent report by PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Hacking Group Linked to Vegas Disruptions Suspected in Recent UK Retail Attacks
May 06, 2025

A hacking group known as Scattered Spider, which previously caused significant disruption on the Las Vegas Strip, is suspected of being behind recent cyber intrusions targeting U.K. retailers, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Long Game: How a 6-Year-Old Backdoor Compromised the eCommerce Landscape
May 06, 2025

In the 21st-century enterprise, cybersecurity is no longer just a matter of firewalls and endpoint protection. It’s about the integrity of every line of code that flows through the digital supply chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Yale New Haven Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.5 Million Patients
April 25, 2025

Connecticut-based healthcare provider Yale New Haven Health System reported a data breach that affected more than 5.5 million patients. 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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FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%
April 24, 2025

Ransomware remains the top threat to American infrastructure, with complaints in 2024 rising 9% above 2023’s total, the FBI said Wednesday (April 23). 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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Banks Rethink Cybersecurity Amid Rise of Credential-Based Compromise
April 22, 2025

The image of a hacker furiously typing strings of code to brute-force their way into a corporate server is becoming outdated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...