Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
FTC Settles Charges in Alleged eCommerce Business Opportunity Scam
March 24, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said two operators of an alleged eCommerce business opportunity scam have agreed to settle the charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cybersecurity
Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
March 21, 2025

A deep dive into Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General’s latest audit and report on the agency reveals key risks to banks: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cybersecurity
21% of Financial Scams Start on Social Media
March 20, 2025

They’re smart, they’re sophisticated and they’re on social media. A recently released report sheds light on the increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by financial scammers, revealing a disturbing trend of these criminals adopting strategies akin to legitimate businesses to target and defraud individuals. Get the Full...

Cybersecurity
Report: 82.9% of Young Adults Have Been Tricked by Suspicious Links
March 18, 2025

Young adults are reportedly vulnerable to phishing scams, despite being widely considered as “digital natives” who know how to avoid them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cybersecurity
Why Does Google Want Multi-Cloud Security Platform Wiz So Badly?
March 18, 2025

The cloud environment is, as a class, mostly secure. But the way that enterprises, and their employees, actually utilize the cloud service ecosystem is not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cybersecurity
Fraudsters Love Clerical Errors; Automation Helps Eliminate Them
March 17, 2025

Fraud schemes, from invoice padding to fictitious vendors, thrive in environments where human oversight is the primary line of defense. 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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DOGE Staffer Reportedly Broke Treasury Data-Sharing Rules
March 16, 2025

Federal officials say a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer breached Treasury data-sharing policies. 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...

Risk Management
Financial Leaders: How AI Transforms Compliance and Risk Management
March 14, 2025

Financial industry executives believe that companies have little choice but to use artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate today’s increasingly complex regulatory environment and faster product development cycles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fraud Prevention
77% of Banks Considering Tap-To-Authenticate Technology to Stop Fraud
March 14, 2025

America’s banks are under siege, and the enemy is invisible. Authentication-based fraud is skyrocketing, leaving financial institutions scrambling to fight back against an epidemic of stolen identities, hacked passwords and unauthorized transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...